For example, the Animal mask image is not only the characteristics of the Liangzhu culture, also appeared in Red Hill, Dawenkou, Longshan and Shijiahe various cultures. Known as the Yangtze River downstream of the Liangzhu Culture Jade Animal Face carved ornaments, the Yellow River in Shandong Longshan Culture Animal Face-shaped jade hairpin and the Northeast Beef Liang Shan culture jade animal first. This phoenix on the bronze sculpture stands in raised head, graceful and polished. The distribution of prehistoric dragon and creative themes are also reflected in the typical tradition. For example, Puyang, Henan Yangshao culture in the Central Plains region of the dragon-shaped clamshell design, the Huaihe River in Anhui Lingjiatan Yulong region, the Northeast beef Liang Yulong mountain culture (Figure II), and the Yellow River in Shanxi Taosi Longshan culture pottery bowl painted on the dragons.

Although these images have their own characteristics, its material origins are also different, but share and respect for different cultures Shang and early Western Zhou bronze decoration theme is based on the pattern taotie or Shoumian deification of animals, represented by the image. The text and graphics parallel evolution, which appeared in two cultures and two inside the culture in the post period, reached its peak in the late Shang Dynasty, the early Western Zhou Dynasty Shang Dynasty is still prevalent and basic inherited style changed dramatically in the mid-Western Zhou Dynasty, abstract patterns, geometric gradient of pattern. The claws were designed on the ring foot of the bronze statue.  Chinese and foreign scholars in recent years since their meaning and function has been debated, but the progress of archaeological work and research to solve the problem of in-depth basis.

Tracing the source of many prehistoric archaeological findings reveal that the popular culture to fashion decorated with animal patterns, animals in these questions?? 72 Shang and Zhou bronze decoration and the meaning of text and graphics capabilities of the region can accept and respect the cultural and religious beliefs, which is a form of government compatible with all religious beliefs and culture. This chinese bronze sculpture is a piece of art treasure and a unity of form and spirit. Animal Mask, represented by the bronze ritual decoration on the emergence of animals, it is the political use of religious traditions and prehistoric re-creation of the results. Because the bronze ornamentation of the adoption and integration of the system of government, respect for all cultures and religious beliefs of the animals, so soon spread to all regions.

From Erlitou to the early Shang bronze decoration stage is the period of development, the subject is abstract decoration Animal Face. Decorative techniques are skillful and practiced that make it a relatively unique bronze dragon of the late Shang Dynasty. Abstract approach may be one of the most effective way to absorb the different cultures blend of animal subjects, and then extract a way to reflect the religious, political and social changes in the new model – Animal mask image. – Animal mask image of political ambitions and to meet the needs of a new era, and soon become a effective political tool. Erlitou bronzes have begun to use Shoumian subject matter, typically a combination of turquoise and bronze plaques (Figure C).

Unearthed in Sanxingdui, Sichuan same animal, is the prehistoric Chinese art, faith and religion is another significant feature. Prehistoric religious and artistic traditions and characteristics of bronze decoration for the future development of the foundation. To the Bronze Age, between cultures and exchanges of government, the spread of religious and cultural exchanges become more frequent. Fangjia are among the rarest china bronze sculpture from the Shang Dynasty and only a few other examples can be seen around the world in museums and private collections.  Meanwhile, some super-political entity or hegemony, such as the two inside the culture of the Shang Dynasty and the subsequent budding and culture, the co-existence of other cultures and entities had a tremendous impact and influence. All these developments led to a certain degree of culture, religion and rituals of identity, and a large but loose political and religious networks and alliances.

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