Study on the prototype of Yangniao patterns of Gaomiao culture ritual vessels
Yangniao patterns,as an important cultural symbol of Gaomiao culture,may have originated from the observation of pheasants'natural habits by hunters and gradually transformed from bird worship to sun worship.The prototype of the Yangniao patterns should also be closely related to the natural environment.Yangniao patterns of Gaomiao culture not only had significant religious and symbolic meanings at the time,but also had a profound impact on the culture and art of later generations.This paper explores the prototype of Yangniao patterns of Gaomiao culture ritual vessels.