Jinwen is the name of ancient Chinese characters in China, which was mainly used from the end of Shang Dynasty to the demis
Jinwen is the name of ancient Chinese characters in China, which was mainly used from the end of Shang Dynasty to the demise of the Six Kingdoms of Qin, with a total time of about 800 years. The existence of bronze inscriptions can be divided into five periods: Shang Dynasty, early Western Zhou Dynasty, middle Western Zhou Dynasty, late Western Zhou Dynasty and Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period.
First, when were bronze inscriptions mainly used?
Bronze inscriptions are the names of ancient Chinese characters in China, also known as Zhong Dingwen. They were mainly used during the period from the end of Shang Dynasty to the demise of the Six Kingdoms of Qin Dynasty, with a total time of about 800 years and a total of 3,422 words. So far, 2,420 words have been recognized. Bronze inscriptions can be divided into five periods: Shang Dynasty, early Western Zhou Dynasty, middle Western Zhou Dynasty, late Western Zhou Dynasty and Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period.
1, Shang Dynasty: At this time, there are many straight lines, few rounded corners, exposed edges and corners, no hidden front in brushwork, and sharp front when opening and closing. Representative works include Simuwu Dafang Ding and Shangzun Inscription.
2. Early Western Zhou Dynasty: At this time, bronze inscriptions were square or slender in shape, with relatively neat layout and diverse styles. Representative works include Inscription of Mai Yi and Inscription of Mai Yi's Early Death.
3. Mid-Western Zhou Dynasty: At this time, inscriptions on bronze inscriptions tend to be mature, strokes pay attention to hidden front, and the structure is symmetrical. Representative works include white board inscriptions and inscriptions on wall boards.
4. Late Western Zhou Dynasty: At this time, the bronze inscriptions were diversified in style, like Sanskrit discs, with round fonts, slightly to the right, and moving in silence; Just like Mao's inscription, it is vigorous, elegant and magnificent.
5. The Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period: At this time, the bronze inscriptions were slender in font, and the strokes were even and elegant. Representative works include the inscriptions of Cai Houzun, E Jie and Gou.
Second, where are the bronze inscriptions mainly engraved?
Bronze inscriptions were mainly engraved on the inside and bottom of bronzes in the early days, and they could be engraved on the outside of bronzes in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. At this time, inscriptions on bronze were widely used and reached its peak. The above contents mainly praise the achievements of ancestors and princes and record major historical events.