Painted pottery of Gansu Province

• Gansu Provincial Museum
• Time：2020-12-18 15:16

      About 10,000 years ago, humans invented pottery. With the maturation of pottery making technology, about 8,000 years ago, our ancestors in the Wei River valley successfully produced the first batch of painted pottery. The combination of beautiful shape, colorful color and gorgeous pattern not only reflects the level of social productivity, but also reflects people's spiritual world, expressing people's desire and pursuit of beauty. Gansu is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. The Yellow River, the rich and fertile Some Random Place Somewhere, and the long stretches of Hexi Corridor gave birth to a rich and developed culture of the Neolithic and Bronze Age. These cultures have made immortal contributions to the birth and development of Chinese civilization. Most of them contain colorful painted pottery, which is a unique cultural tradition that has lasted for thousands of years in Gansu Province. After more than 5,000 years of long development, its quantity and variety, production level and artistic achievements, than anywhere else in the world. In the history of Chinese culture and art, Gansu painted pottery has written a splendid and beautiful chapter. Let us step into the magical world of colorful pottery, whisk away the dust of history, appreciate the dazzling array of art treasures, appreciate the ancient soul color charm.

Editor:Yangcong