Chinese Faces

Unveiling the millennia-spanning expressive charm and unlocking the aesthetic DNA of Chinese civilization.
呈现丰富千年的表情魅力 解开华夏文明的颜值密码

This book serves as the foundational work in the "Decoding the Symbols of Chinese Civilization" series. Using "Chinese faces" found in global artifact collections as a medium, it narrates the ten-thousand-year spiritual landscape of Chinese civilization, dedicated to helping readers understand a "grand civilization" through these "small faces."

The volume curates 50 of the most representative artifacts that embody "Chinese faces." From the 200,000-year-old visage of "Peking Man" to the contemplative figures of the Bronze Age, from the garrison soldiers of the Qin and Han dynasties to the pioneers of the Silk Road and guardians of maritime peace, the book employs high-definition imagery and rigorous research to reveal the emotions, wisdom, and values of the Chinese nation behind these artifacts.

Structured into three progressively unfolding chapters - "A Unified Realm," "Shared Customs," and "One Global Family" - the work showcases the continuity, innovativeness, unity, inclusiveness, and peaceful nature of Chinese civilization. Each face represents both a gaze from history and a memory of culture: the mysterious smile of the Hongshan Goddess, the profound gaze of the Sanxingdui bronze figures, the lively humor of the storytelling figurines, the epic spirit of Zheng He's maritime voyages... Together, they construct the spiritual symbols of Chinese civilization, presenting to the world an image of China that is credible, endearing, and respectable.

《中国面孔：文物上中华民族的凝望与记忆》 是"解读中华文明标识"系列的开山之作，以全球文物藏品中的中国面孔为载体，讲述中华文明跨越万年的精神图谱，致力于让读者从"小面孔"读懂"大文明"。 本书精选50件最具代表性的能展现"中国面孔"的文物，从20万年前的"北京人"面孔，到青铜时代的沉思者，从秦汉的戍边将士到丝绸之路的开拓者与海上和平的守护者，通过高清影像与严谨考据，揭示了文物背后中华民族的情感、智慧与价值观。 全书以"九州共贯""六合同风""四海一家"三大篇章，层层递进展现中华文明的连续性、创新性、统一性、包容性与和平性。每一张面孔既是历史的凝望，也是文化的记忆--红山女神的神秘微笑、三星堆铜人的深邃目光、说唱俑的诙谐生动、郑和下西洋的壮阔豪情......它们共同构建起中华文明的精神标识，向世界传递"可信、可爱、可敬"的中国形象。