Early Chinese Art: Tombs of the Shang Dynasty
Early Chinese Art: Tombs of the Shang Dynasty
Early Chinese Art: Tombs of the Shang Dynasty
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Ding found near Royal <strong>Tombs</strong> in 1939<br />
How does this vessel relate to Wu<br />
Hung's article on "monumentality" in<br />
<strong>Chinese</strong> art<br />
Why would Wu say it is "monumental"<br />
Although it is not one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> "Nine<br />
Tripods," how does it embody <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
qualities Is what crucial respects is it<br />
different<br />
Monumentality "denotes memory,<br />
continuity, and political, ethical, or<br />
religious obligations to a tradition" (Wu,<br />
p. 204)<br />
H. 52.3"<br />
L. 43"<br />
Wt. 1836.5 lbs
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