Abstract
The Sanxingdui culture, situated at the Sanxingdui site in Guanghan City, Sichuan Province, boasts a history spanning approximately 4,000 to 5,000 years. It represents a distinct cultural system in a non-central region during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. Since its initial excavation in 1929, the artifacts unearthed at the Sanxingdui site have garnered widespread attention from scholars both within China and abroad. These artifacts, characterized by their exquisite craftsmanship and unique designs, not only showcase the exceptional technological prowess of the ancient Shu people but also embody a profound aesthetic culture. They serve as a vital window through which we can delve into the ancient Ba-Shu civilization and explore the aesthetics of ancient China. Therefore, this article aims to delve into the aesthetic features of Sanxingdui bronze ware, uncovering the rich connotations of ancient Shu aesthetics and tracing the evolution of aesthetic concepts. It is hoped that this study will contribute to the ongoing research into the aesthetics of the Sanxingdui culture.
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How to cite this paper
Aesthetic Research on Sanxingdui Bronze Artifacts
How to cite this paper: Linshu Xu. (2025) Aesthetic Research on Sanxingdui Bronze Artifacts. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 9(2), 384-388.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.02.028