Exhibition sheds light on oracle bone scripts

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-07-03 17:03
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Artworks on display at the exhibition White Holes: The Mysteries and Modern Perceptions of Oracle Bone Script at 798 Cube Art Museum in Beijing's 798 Art Zone. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Oracle bone scripts from the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC), were the origin of Chinese characters, which was not only a symbol of civilization and a mark of Chinese culture, but also a testament of China's continuous civilization system.

The exhibition's main title, "White Hole", is a deliberate contrast to the concept of a Black Hole in astrophysics, as it represents the creative and innovative nature of Chinese characters. It draws inspiration from the cosmological idea that "white holes radiate energy", symbolizing the hope and far-reaching influence of oracle bone scripts on Chinese characters.

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