When you step into an ancient house, the first thing you see is not only the ancient and splendid buildings, but also the sense of vicissitudes that permeates the air. Take the initial inspection as an example. At the eaves of the roof, at the end of the blue tile, there are unique tiles that hide endless stories.
Tiles, that is, arc-shaped pottery pieces, are used to cover the roof. The ancient tiles in China are divided into slab tiles, pipe tiles and tile-dangs. Slab tiles are laid on the roof, and pipe tiles are covered between two rows of slab tiles. Tile, also known as "tile head", refers to the specific part hanging from the top of ceramic tile, which is the covering of the front end of tile covering the eaves of buildings in ancient China.
Ceramic tiles were first produced in the Western Zhou Dynasty. At first, it was mostly semicircular, with plain tiles and patterned tiles decorated with heavy rings.
In the spring and autumn period, there were mainly rope patterns, plain faces and a small number of identifiable pattern tiles. During the Warring States period, there were mainly image patterns and tiles, such as gluttonous patterns, animal patterns, Yunshan patterns and cirrus patterns in Yan State, tree patterns and animal patterns in Qilu, deer patterns, tiger patterns and leopard patterns in Qin State.
Beast wadang
The four gods, Wadang, usually refer to Suzaku, Xuanwu, Qinglong and White Tiger, which are the products of the combination of ancient mythology and astronomy. The four gods represent the four directions of southeast and northwest and the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Han dynasty is the heyday of ceramic tile technology development, and the word tile appeared, which has simple beauty. There are four gods, wing tigers, birds and beasts, plants, moire and so on. And a new role has appeared. Most of the fonts are Xiao Zhuan, and the layout is even and exquisite. The content is mainly auspicious and harmonious, such as "Changle Weiyang" and "Promise and Heaven".
Tile-shaped decoration is rich in themes, covering almost all parts of heaven, underground, fairy world and human life. Set painting, relief, calligraphy, arts and crafts, ingenuity in one. With its unique artistic forms and decorative techniques, it has become a treasure in China's ancient art treasures.
Ceramic tiles of each era have their own historical characteristics. However, even in different dynasties, the pictures and words on the tiles contain good wishes for a peaceful country, peaceful people and good weather. What's even more remarkable is that the tile has evolved into a work of art that highlights the historical years.
According to legend, the gluttonous god beast has no body and limbs, only a huge head with a pair of meat wings on it, and gluttony can fly. It is said that it is extremely ferocious, especially likes to eat and can eat. It eats everything as far as the eyes can reach, even its own body and limbs.