Yin Xu in Anyang, the ruins of the capital of the late Shang Dynasty, is well-documented in Chinese history and has been substantiated through archaeological finds. About 130,000 fragments of oracle bones have been discovered here, documenting various aspects of social life during the Shang Dynasty.
The development of Chinese writing is centered on the cultural history of the origins and development of Chinese characters. Supported by textual carriers and cultural relics unearthed through the ages, and interwoven with the art of calligraphy, the history is further annotated by their widespread and application. Utilizing state-of-the-art audio-visual and lighting technologies, our museum vividly and comprehensively present to the public the origins, development, and evolution of Chinese characters, bringing together the historical, present, and future aspects of written language in one unified presentation.
The exhibition is divided into seven sections: Worship of Chinese Character, Folk Interpretations of Chinese Character, Chinese Character Games, Dialect and Folk Characters, Folkloric Composite Characters, Decorative Folklori Characters, and Mysterious Folkloric Characters, showcasing the folk culture of Chinese characters that is closely related to people's sustenance, productivity, and day-to-day activities.
As the art of writing Chinese characters, Chinese calligraphy is a treasure of Chinese culture passed down for thousands of years. By presenting typical calligraphy works from different eras and mediums, it allows everyone to appreciate the unique style of calligraphy art and experience the beauty of Chinese characters.
Chinese characters are an important carrier of Chinese civilization and have made outstanding contributions to the inheritance and promotion of the nation’s culture. Over thousands of years, the compilation of character dictionaries and the development of Chinese characters have complemented each other to produce a brilliant cultural gem of the Chinese nation.
