Times are changing, and ideas are evolving rapidly. With the rapid development of science and technology, "in the old days, Wang Xie Tang Qianyan flew into the homes of ordinary people" has become a daily routine. Eating watermelon, out-of-season melons, fruits and vegetables in winter has become ordinary. Ma Weidu once said: 100 years ago, one glass ball could be exchanged for two suites. Is this true?
From the treasure of glass to the trouble of waste, the vicissitudes of life have changed dramatically in a hundred years.
In the past, glass was a symbol of aristocratic status. During the Qing Dynasty and earlier, owning a piece of glass was a show off of status. Now, collector Ma Weidu boldly claimed that one glass ball could be exchanged for two suites, causing an uproar. He is not only a famous collector, but also a writer, scholar and screenwriter, and his multiple identities have made him one of the top 5 rich writers in China in 2008, becoming one of the top ten people in China's collecting industry.
The unpopular anecdote is that Ma Weidu participated in the creation of the TV series "The Story of the Editorial Department" and founded the first private museum in China - Guanfu Museum of Classical Art. At first, people mistakenly thought that he was just a rag, but his collection of precious rosewood, huanghuali, mahogany furniture, pottery, jade, etc., has exceeded 10,000 pieces.
It is said that his collection has reached more than 10,000 pieces, and in order to display his collection, he founded the Guanfu Museum of Classical Art. And the statement that "glass can be exchanged for two suites" is not grandstanding, but fact. Glass appeared in China during the Shang Dynasty, and there was also glass in ancient Egypt more than 4,000 years ago.
In Europe, glass was first sold by the Phoenicians as a "natural soda". During a sea voyage, the crew was cooking on a fire and found a glowing object in the ashes at the bottom of the pot, which was the most primitive glass. The clever Phoenicians sold it as glass balls, which, although inferior in texture compared to modern clear glass, were still in high demand on the market because of their rarity.
With the advent of the first and second industrial revolutions, glass manufacturing technology has matured and become more versatile. In 1874, Belgium gave birth to the first piece of flat glass, and glasses with different characteristics and functions are also widely used in various fields. In China, it was not until the Kangqian period that Western missionaries taught people the multifunctional use of glass. During the Qing Dynasty, glass was used as an ornament and was inlaid prominently in the palace. However, the equipment used to make glass is still largely imported. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, China's glass manufacturing equipment technology can be regarded as "qualified". Glass has risen from a high-end luxury item to an ordinary item, and its value has rapidly depreciated.
Ma Weidu's statement that "more than 100 years ago, one piece of glass could be exchanged for two suites" is indeed true. At that time, the precious and valuable glass was not priceless, but it was enough to be a strange commodity. It would be unfair to use current prices and housing prices to measure "glass for house". More than 100 years ago, the value of houses in China was relatively low, and "glass for houses" did work at that time. The magic of this era comes from the rapid development of science and technology, which verifies the true meaning of "science and technology are the primary productive forces".
This article profoundly reflects the evolution of the times and the profound impact of technological progress on people's lives and ideas. Ma Weidu's remark "More than 100 years ago, one piece of glass could be exchanged for two suites" is thought-provoking, making people sigh that time flies and society changes rapidly. The following is a review of the article.
First of all, the article is entitled "A Century of Great Changes", which successfully arouses the reader's interest by describing the status and value of glass in different historical periods. While the headline party's approach attracts attention, it also points to the core theme of the article - the mystery of glass from status symbol to today's waste.
Ma Weidu, as a collector and a figure with multiple identities, adds more layers to the article. His remarks not only lead readers to the article, but also make the statement that "glass can be exchanged for two suites" more authoritative. Through Ma Weidu's perspective, the reader can get a glimpse of the noble status symbol of glass in the past and the reality that it is now treated as a waste product, forming a strong contrast.
The article cleverly connects the evolution of glass through the long river of history. From the aristocratic treasures of glass in ancient times, to the innovation of the Phoenicians, to the wide application of glass during the Industrial Revolution, it shows the multi-level change of scientific and technological development for a substance. This narrative not only adds to the historical sense of the article, but also enables the reader to better understand the changing value of glass.
The explanation of Ma Weidu's remarks at the end of the article, as well as the explanation of the value of housing in Chinese society at that time, drew a perfect end to the whole article. Through the comparison between the past and the present, readers can more intuitively feel the great changes in the development of the times, and the profound changes in the way of life and social structure caused by technology.
Overall, this article is not only layered in its narrative of the historical process, but also shows the profound impact of technological progress on society through a small example. At the same time, the transformation of glass from aristocratic treasures to waste products provokes readers to think about social development and material values. This article has profound historical significance and enlightenment, providing readers with a journey of reflection through time and space.
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