Pottery is the most representative artifact in Yangshao culture,Yangshao-Banpo painted pottery is a treasure of China's prehistoric civilization,and it is also a window for us to peek into prehistoric civilization.The pottery excavated in Banpo,Xi'an,has exaggerated ornamentation shapes,smooth lines,rich and full colors,and has a strong national style and local characteristics.The exquisite patterns and mysterious symbols on the Yangshao-Banpo painted pottery show many aspects of the Chinese ancestors,including production methods,spiritual sustenance and early aesthetic awareness.Stud-ying the living symbols in Banpo faience art,exploring the evolution of graphic ornaments and symbols in Yangshao cul-ture,and excavating their inner meanings can help us better study and explore prehistoric culture,and also let future gener-ations have a deeper understanding of the roots of China.