Chinese Qin and Han Bronze Sculpture Art
The Qin and Han Dynasties is the collective name of the unified period of the Qin and Han dynasties in China. Art in this period was influenced by politics, economy and culture, sculpture art reached a peak period, and various forms of sculpture art appeared. Bronze sculpture flourished, and many exquisite works appeared.
Qin
Bronze chariot
"Bronze Chariot and Horse" is made of copper, 104.2 cm high, 328.4 cm long, 92 cm high horse, and weighs about 1,200 kg. It was created in the Qin Dynasty and was unearthed in the corridor leading to the underground palace on the west side of Qinshihuang's Mausoleum in Lintong, Shaanxi. Both works are single-column, four-horse, and single-royal weaving, and the size is about one-half of the actual size of the chariot and horse. The No. 1 car has an umbrella cover, and the driver is in a standing posture. The canopy is round and the carriage is square, which means the sky is round.
Western Han Dynasty
"Changxin Palace Lantern"
background
Changxin Palace Lantern of the Western Han Dynasty, a bronze vessel of the Han Dynasty in China, was unearthed in 1968 from the tomb of Dou Wan [wǎn], wife of Liu Sheng, King Jing of Zhongshan, Mancheng County, Hebei Province. The body of the palace lantern is a gold-plated palace maid who sits squatting while holding the lantern with both hands, with a quiet and elegant demeanor. The lamp body is 48 cm high and weighs 15.85 kg. The design of the Changxin Palace Lantern is very ingenious. The palace lady holds the lantern in one hand, and the sleeve of the other hand seems to be a windshield. It is actually a siphon to absorb oil fumes, which not only prevents air pollution, but also has aesthetic value.
keyword analysis
1. Period: Western Han Dynasty
Unearthed: Tomb of Dou Wan in Mancheng, Hebei
2. Content: lamp body shape
Details: material, appearance of ladies
3. Design: Siphon principle
Function: environmental protection
4. Value: the combination of practicality and aesthetics
Work Analysis
1. "Changxin Palace Lantern", a masterpiece of gilt bronze lamps in the Western Han Dynasty, was unearthed from the tomb of Dou Wan in Mancheng, Hebei Province. Because the inscription "Changxin Palace" was engraved on the lamp, it was named "Changxin Palace Lantern".
2. The body of the lamp is gold-plated, with exquisite structure, and all components can be disassembled. The court lady kneeling and holding the lamp has a quiet and dignified appearance.
3. The design of Changxin Palace Lantern is very ingenious, with siphon design and siphon principle, and the arm is used as a flue to absorb oil fume. The lampshade can be moved to adjust the brightness and direction, which not only prevents air pollution, but also has aesthetic value.
4. The perfect combination of practicability and artistry is a model of bronze sculpture craftsmanship in the Han Dynasty.
Eastern Han Dynasty
"A Horse Stepping on a Flying Swallow" ("Bronze Galloping Horse")
background
The Bronze Galloping Horse of the Eastern Han Dynasty, also known as Ma Chao Longque, Ma Ta Feiyan, Bronze Galloping Horse, Horse Attacking Crow, Eagle Raiding Horse, Horse Stepping Flying Falcon, Lingyun Benma, etc., was unearthed in Leitai, Wuwei City, Gansu Province in October 1969 The bronze wares of the Eastern Han Dynasty from the Han tomb are now in the Gansu Provincial Museum.
The Bronze Galloping Horse of the Eastern Han Dynasty is 34.5cm tall, 45cm long, 13cm wide, and weighs 7.15kg. The horse is neighing with its head held high, its trunk is strong and its limbs are slender, its legs and hooves are light and nimble, its three legs are flying in the air, galloping forward, and one foot is stepping on a flying swallow. The Bronze Galloping Horse of the Eastern Han Dynasty has been identified as a Chinese tourism symbol and a national treasure.
keyword analysis
1. Period: Eastern Han Dynasty
Unearthed: Gansu
2. Content: running horse, flying swallow
Details: The horse has a vivid expression, a flying tail, four hooves in the air, and a strong physique
3. Approach: romanticism
Feeling: a sense of speed, a sense of movement, in contrast to swallows
4. Status: Wonderful
Value: China Tourism Logo (1983)
Work Analysis
1. "A Horse Stepping on a Flying Swallow" is also called "Bronze Galloping Horse". Bronze Wares of the Eastern Han Dynasty, unearthed from the Leitai Tomb in Wuwei, Gansu Province.
2. There is a swallow flying in the air on the right hind hoof of the horse. Lining the horse with swallows makes the speed of flying swallows and galloping horses obvious to all, making the momentum of galloping horses solidify in a still space, and making a still bronze horse alive.
3. The author uses romantic techniques to design a galloping horse with three legs in the air and one foot on the back of a flying bird. The basic outline of the side view is an inverted triangle, with a strong sense of movement.
4. The horse stepping on the flying swallow is also a wonderful work of Chinese bronze art. This image was identified as a Chinese tourism symbol in 1983.
Sculpmart is a professional bronze art and bronze wares manufacturer providing Chinese Bronze Handcraft arts which will allow you to have a chance to own a masterpiece of Chinese bronze sculptures. If you like, you may choose the style to customize, send us the image and design, our craftsman will reproduce and cast a perfect bronze ware for you.
