Abstract

Author:
Xihong Shu, Zijing Rong, Yifei Feng

Doi: 10.7508/jra.02.2024.28.34

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The rock art of Damaidi is a system of graphical symbols created by various northern nomadic peoples and tribes in the region. This study focuses on three typical graphic symbols frequently appearing in Damaidi rock art: “”, “”, and “”. These symbols function similarly to oracle bone script in terms of pictographs and ideographs. By integrating computer pattern recognition technology with traditional methods in the study of rock art, the similarity recognition between typical rock art symbols and oracle bone script forms can break through the limitations of traditional interpretation, providing a new medium for the interpretation of rock art. This study also considers different rock arts with similar graphic symbols and their historical contexts to identify and interpret rock art symbols, exploring new methods and theories for rock art research. Furthermore, it aims to scientifically determine whether rock art symbols might represent an early form in the development of Chinese characters, providing evidence and clues for the study of the origins of Chinese civilization.

KEYWORDS
Damaidi Rock Art, Typical Graphic Symbols, Similarity Recognition, Interpretation