There are many different dynasties of Ancient China. You will be exploring some of the arts of three of them.
Please think about these main ideas as you explore; How did differences in:
(Did you know that the origin of the Word "technology" is " from Greek tekhnologia systematic treatment, from tekhnē art, skill) |
Earliest Dynasties, Shang and Zhou
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Scroll down to view a slideshow of Ancient Chinese Bronzes. Do the faces on the bronzes look realistic or simplified?
What do you think are some reasons for this simplification?
The imagery is "stylized."
What do you think are some reasons for this simplification?
The imagery is "stylized."