Liangzhu Pottery: Introversion and Resplendence

ISBN-13: 9789811571480 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 188 str.

Ye Zhao

Opis

This book elaborates on the distinctive characteristics as well as the archaeological, historical and artistic value of Liangzhu pottery, welcoming readers to the wonderful world of Liangzhu by introducing them to its origin, type, design, decoration, evolution and processing technology. It also presents the types of pottery that people in Liangzhu used daily to eat, drink, and bury their dead. Thanks to a wealth of photos taken at the archaeological site, readers can admire the color, decorative patterns, types and shapes of unearthed pottery. The book vividly reveals the lifestyle, aesthetics and level of scientific-technical development in Liangzhu society 5000 years ago.

Spis treści

Preface

Chapter I: Excavation Sites of Pottery

1. Cemeteries 

2. Living remains

3. Deposited soil

Chapter II: Types of Pottery

1. Kitchen utensils 

2. Tableware

3. Drinking vessels

4. Storage vessels

Chapter III: Ingenuity of Pottery

1. Covers

2. Handles and holders

3. Animal figures

4. Abnormal vessels

Chapter IV: Colors of Pottery

1. Black preference

2. Branch of red

3. Coating 

Chapter V: Decoration of Pottery

1. String pattern and modeling 

2. Openwork design

3. Carved pattern

4. Dotting patter

5. Painting 

Chapter VI: Evolution of Pottery

1. Cauldron 

2. Hemispherical bowl

3. Double-handle pot

Appendix: Bibliography

O autorze

Ye Zhao is a Researcher at Zhejiang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology. He has long been engaged in the investigation, excavation and study of Neolithic cultures, especially Liangzhu culture. He is responsible for the overall investigation of the ruins of Liangzhu, the systematic investigation and excavation of Daxiongshan Hill, and the archaeological excavation of dozens of sites including Mojiaoshan, Bianjiashan, Maoshan and Guanjingtou. He has published several books, such as The Cluster of Liangzhu Ruins, Bianjiashan and The Holy Land of the Liangzhu Civilization. He has also been actively involved in the curation and renovation of the Liangzhu Museum.