Art, Mythology, and Ritual: A Collection of Academic Works by Zhang Guangzhong

Author: Zhang Guangzhi
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The art and mythology of ancient China have an inseparable connection with politics. We are quite accustomed to viewing politics as a decisive factor in contemporary Chinese society, yet few people recognize its equally important role in ancient China. The purpose of this book is to combine archaeological findings, as well as materials and perspectives from literature and art, to make this argument. The book has a dual purpose: First, to provide a basic perspective for observing the politically charged ancient Chinese civilization in terms of its nature and structure; Second, to strive to prove that if we can step beyond traditional professional boundaries, this will greatly benefit the study of ancient civilizations, at least the study of ancient Chinese civilization.