On the Bronze in China
If compare the China’s ancient history to a enormous river assembling voluminous stars, then the bronze nude human figures culture of the Shang and Zhou is a bright and marvelous pearl in it. She is not only the treasure of Chinese art, but also a precious heritage of the world culture. Large number, complete types, clever ideas, fabulous decorations, priceless inscriptions, patriarchal clan system hidden in the sacrificial bronze have granted China unique and peerless charm. Since ancient times, so many emperors, generals and writers and poetries have shown extreme admiration for it, purchasing and collecting exerting their efforts. In particular, Song and Qing dynasties are most well-know for such crush on bronze sculpture wildlife, like the emperor of Song, Huiznong Zhao Ji, Liu Chang, Su Shi, Ouyang Xiu, Lu Da lin, etc. and Qian Dian, Ruan Yuan, Wu Shifen, Pan Zuyin, Wu Dacheng, Wang Yirong, Liu E, Duan Fang and so on in Qing. What’s more, a variety of powerful countries were coveting these valuable bronze sculptures. Due to the weakness and incompetence of the Qing government and outbreak of wars in modern times lead to a large number of fine bronzes were looted, dispersing to Europe, America, Japan and other countries and adding glory and color to their art galleries.
Up to today, in the gallery of United States, among the invaluable private collections of the Japanese tycoon, at the grand scenes of the heritage auctions in the British Isles, as well as in the museums of France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and other countries, the Chinese bronze art deco still amaze and shock hundreds of millions of viewers and make them linger on. The yi (a wine vessel) of Shang and ding of Zhou has embodied the hard work and wisdom of ancient ancestors, unfolded the pride of the modern Chinese. This should encourage us to cherish more and protect this precious historical and cultural heritage, to prevent from future tragedies.
The glamour of Chinese angel sculptures sculptures rests with the variations of the styles due to the locations, demonstrating strong local characteristics, such as the Central Plains, Sichuan region, Chu and Yue. The bronze culture displays extraordinary splendour and a lot of forms, and demonstrates diverse charm. Wu state located in the south of the lower reaches of the Yangze River and its bronze sculpture are orientated in thin walls and light body. The simple and plain fresh style draws the attention of the world. One example is the zun (a wine container) with phoenix patterns on it is close to the original style of Zhou due to its huge and heavy body and gorgeous and ornate decorations, which is so precious. The various shapes of phoenix patterns give the bronze a magnificent atmosphere and exuberant vitality, which can be termed as the treasure of the art deco bronze figurines sculptures of Wu and designated as a national collection.
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