Secularization of confucian rituals in Song Dynasty antique jade
Jade pendant is an important part of the development of ancient Chinese costume items and has important historical research signifi-cance and value.The imitation of Antique Jade in the general context of the Song Dynasty imitates the work of its predecessors,both similar and dif-ferent,showing the qualities of cultural development of inheritance and innovation.The rise and development of antique jade imitation in the so-cial environment of the time were explored,and the stylistic features and symbolic connotations of antique pendant were analyzed.It was conclud-ed that the craftsmanship,shape and pattern modelling in Song Dynasty antique jades showed the vivid Song Dynasty society,and that the pros-perity of antique jade imitations stemed from the prevalence of the Song Dynasty people's culture of restoration.It also demonstrated the need for secularization of the ritual system to maintain state rule.
Song Dynastysecularizationantique jadeconfucian etiquette