Chinese Emoticons: The Appearance of Ancient Chinese People as Seen in Cultural Relics

Author: Zheng Yan
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Every era has its own postures and expressions. Historical figures may have left the stage, but their postures and expressions are preserved in clay, cast in bronze, inscribed on stone, or depicted on paper. Some are enshrined on altars, some adorned in homes, and others buried in the earth. Although the flow of time has blurred many details behind them, whether solemn, mysterious, or elegant, or innocent, unrestrained, or calm, those changing faces cannot escape the imprint of their era. Looking at them, the secrets of history are hidden in these expressions. When did art begin to depict humans? Why depict humans? How to depict humans? Who painted? Who were they painting? Who were they for? Where were they painted? Digging deeper, it leads to a multitude of people, objects, and events. Following these people, objects, and events upstream, one can step into the depths of history.