Chinese bronzes were only the daily utensils,work tools and weapons of the people of ancient times,but also exquisite works of master craftsmen which have been handed down from generation to generation.Their beautiful forms,elaborate decorations and the moving stories that were cast on them have attracted the attention and aroused the interest of lovers of bronzes at home and abroad. This book,copiously illustrated with colour pictures and sketches,is recommended to readers who wish to explore the wonder of Chinese bronzes.In language comprehensible to the layman,it supplies a basic knowledge on Chinese bronze art:its origin,periods of development and its value as regards the study of ancient history and ancient *.The author is a specialist who has personally participated in many major archaeological excavations and researched into this subject on the latest results of the study and excavations of Chinese bronzes.

汉字由人而生，是人的见识和智慧的外在表达。中国人的情感，大抵都逃不过汉字的表述。阐释汉字的目的，就是为了满足好学深思的人进一步深入认识汉字的文化需求。 但脱离文字学材料与理论，根据各自知识背景和表达需求加以解释，带有随意性，甚至有些是错误的汉字说解。 本书通过开放性设问引导读者进一步思考汉字阐释理论实践的可能性和误区。在传统文化热的当下，本书不失为一部出色的大众了解、理解和实践汉字阐释方法的基础读物。