中国古代玉器的文化内涵

The Cultural Connotation of China's Ancient Jade Carvings

中国古代玉器是古老的中华文明的组成部分 ,是中国古代文化宝库中的瑰丽遗产。古代玉器作为物质文化被应用于祭祀、礼仪、丧葬、装饰、医药等领域 ;作为精神文化 ,以玉喻德 ,为历代仁人君子所推崇。古代玉器在中国古老文明发展史中发挥了其他艺术品所不能替代的作用 ,体现了鲜明的民族特色和深厚的文化内涵。

China's ancient jade carvings are an important part of the ancient Chinese civilization. It is the magnificent legacy in the treasure-house of China's ancient civilization. The ancient jade carvings, as a substance culture, are applied to sacrifices, etiquette, funeral, ornamentation, medicine and so on. They explain the morals as mettle culture which was highly praised by the benevolent gentlemen in ancient dynasties. They also play an important part in the development of China's ancient civilization, which can't be replaced by any other works of art. They have embodied the distinct national characters and deep cultural connotation.