Introduction to the Study of Ancient Chinese Characters

Author: Gao Ming
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Publish Date: 1997-06-01
Features: This book consists of two parts. The upper part covers the basics of paleography, discussing the historical overview of Chinese character research, the origin and development of Chinese characters, their ancient forms, sounds, and meanings. The lower part focuses on specialized topics in paleography, covering oracle bone inscriptions from the Shang and Zhou periods, bronze inscriptions, and ancient scripts from the Warring States period. The book includes numerous paleographic charts and tables and provides interpretations of some famous oracle bone inscriptions, bronze inscriptions, Warring States inscriptions, and seal inscriptions. It is suitable as a textbook for paleography in colleges and universities, as well as an introductory book for enthusiasts of paleography and calligraphy.