Oracle Bone Inscription 100 Talks: A Millennium Dialogue between the Henan Museum and Oracle
Henan Daily client reporter Zhang Tiyi
In the deep exhibition hall of the Henan Museum, the dust of history and the light of culture are intertwined, jointly constructing a time tunnel, leading every visitor through the millennium and having a dialogue with the ancients. Among them, the oracle bone inscription is undoubtedly the brightest star in this time tunnel, they lie quietly in the display case, but they use the unique charm of words to tell the origin and glory of Chinese civilization.
Walking into the world of oracle bones is like opening a dusty scroll of history. The Jiahu turtle belly carapace collected by the Henan Museum is a precious page in this long volume. This seemingly ordinary tortoise shell carries important information about early human civilization. The carved symbols on the tortoise shell are simple and varied, as if they are a pair of wise eyes, peeking into the mysteries of the world. These symbols are not only the prototype of Chinese characters, but also the crystallization of the thinking of the ancients, and they have witnessed the difficult process of human beings from chaos to civilization.
The Henan Museum's collection of oracle bones is rich and diverse, ranging from fragments of oracle bones from the late Shang Dynasty to primitive carved symbols from the Neolithic period. These oracle bones come from different historical periods and regional backgrounds, but they all carry the same cultural genes. They record the production and life of the ancients, sacrifices and wars, astronomy and geography and other aspects of information, revealing a vivid and real ancient world for us.
Among these oracle bones, the Shang Dynasty divination is particularly striking. The Shang Dynasty people burned oracle bones and observed the cracks to tell the good fortune and the evil, and these cracks are what we call divination today. The divination includes sacrifices to ancestors, prayers for war, and records of daily life. Although these texts are short, they vividly reproduce the style of Shang society and people's beliefs.
The Henan Museum's research and inheritance of oracle bone inscriptions has never stopped. The museum not only actively collects, sorts out and protects these precious cultural relics, but also spreads the cultural value of the oracle bone inscription to more people by holding exhibitions and carrying out academic seminars. At the same time, the museum also pays attention to cultivating young oracle bone researchers, injecting new vitality into the inheritance and development of oracle bones.
It is worth mentioning that the Henan Museum also cooperates with other museums to jointly promote the international exchange and dissemination of oracle bones. Through participating in international exhibitions, holding academic seminars and other activities, the oracle bone collection of the Henan Museum has received wider attention and recognition. These activities not only enhanced the international influence of the Henan Museum, but also made positive contributions to the inheritance and development of Chinese civilization.
In terms of the inheritance and promotion of oracle bone inscriptions, Henan Museum also actively explores new forms and ways. For example, the museum cooperated with paper-cutting artist Dong Huanjiao to launch the "100 Oracle Bone Story Meeting" activity. Dong Huanjiao took the oracle bone inscription as the creative inspiration, combined the traditional paper-cut art with the oracle bone culture, and created exquisite paper-cut works. These works not only show the unique charm of Oracle, but also allow more people to feel the profound cultural connotation of Oracle through the form of art.
Dong Huanjiao's paper-cut works are based on oracle bone inscriptions, and through ingenious composition and delicate cutting, the glyphs and meanings of oracle bone inscriptions are perfectly presented. Each work is an independent story, telling the wisdom and emotions of the ancients. While appreciating these works, the audience can also gain an in-depth understanding of the historical background and cultural connotation of the oracle bone inscriptions.
The "100 Oracle Bone Story Meeting" activity not only enriches the exhibition content of the Henan Museum, but also provides a new cultural experience for the audience. While appreciating the art of paper-cutting, the audience can also feel the unique charm of oracle bone inscriptions and the profundity of Chinese civilization. This form of activity not only makes the oracle bone culture more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but also injects new vitality into the inheritance and development of traditional culture.
In addition, the Henan Museum also uses modern scientific and technological means to digitally present the oracle bone culture. Through virtual reality, augmented reality and other technologies, the audience can feel the charm of Oracle in an immersive way. This digital presentation not only makes Oracle culture more vivid and intuitive in front of the audience, but also provides a new visiting experience for the audience.
In addition to digital presentation, the Henan Museum also actively carries out oracle bone cultural and educational activities. The museum regularly organizes lectures, workshops and other activities, inviting experts, scholars and artists to explain the historical, cultural and artistic value of oracle bone inscriptions to the public. These activities not only raised the public's awareness and understanding of oracle bone culture, but also stimulated their interest and love for traditional culture.
In short, the millennial dialogue between the Henan Museum and the oracle bone inscription continues. Through continuous collection, research, inheritance and promotion, the museum has brought new vitality and vitality to this precious cultural heritage. In the future, Henan Museum will continue to devote itself to the protection and research of oracle bone inscriptions, leaving more cultural wealth and spiritual nourishment for future generations.
Walking into the Henan Museum is like walking into a thick historical scroll. Here, every artifact carries a piece of history, and every oracle bone tells a story. And the oracle bone inscription, as a bright pearl in this long scroll of history, has attracted the attention of countless people with its unique charm.
Oracle bone inscription is not just words, but also a symbol of culture. It records the wisdom and emotions of the ancients, and also witnesses the origin and development of Chinese civilization. In the oracle bone collection of the Henan Museum, we can see the ancient people's awe and exploration of heaven and earth, the sacrifice and reverence of the ancestors and gods, and the recording and perception of daily life. Although these words are short, they contain rich cultural connotations and profound ideological philosophies.
The Henan Museum's conservation and research work on oracle bone inscriptions has never stopped. The museum not only has a professional cultural relics protection team and advanced protection equipment, but also actively carries out cooperation and exchanges with domestic and foreign scientific research institutions. Through scientific protection and careful maintenance, these precious oracle bones have been well preserved, leaving a valuable historical and cultural heritage for future generations.
At the same time, the Henan Museum also pays attention to the combination of oracle bone culture and modern life.