This study suggests that the house(F411)where the Dadiwan floor painting in Qin'an was found was an ordinary dwelling used for daily production and living activities rather than a specialized religious or ceremonial space.This argument is supported through analysis of settlement location,architectural forms,interior facilities,use traces,unearthed artifacts,and the house's abandonment process,alongside investigation of the location,scale,pigment application,technical level,preservation conditions,and the frequency with which floor painting is discovered.This paper also conducts comparative study with significant prehistoric ritual sites such as the"Goddess Temple"of the Hongshan culture at Niuheliang and the altar of the Liangzhu culture at Yaoshan.The Dadiwan floor painting was likely created by regular members of the settlement,representing some scenes from daily life.Its creation,preservation,and discovery appear to be incidental,without any special or sacred status.
Qin'an County,GansuDadiwan Floor PaintingArchaeological ContextIconographic Study
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维普
