3.5 Shang Ritual Bronzes

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2010

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A discussion of the technology of Shang ritual bronze creation and of their artistic motifs. The main discussion of motifs contrasts the art-based theory of Max Loehr and the shamanistic theory of K.C. Chang.

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Course text chapter on early Chinese history

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China, history, Shang, Shang Dynasty, bronzes, Shang bronze vessels, taotie, tao-tieh

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