Have you ever been fascinated by the exquisite sundial in a costume drama and wanted to know the story behind it? Today, let's walk into the intangible cultural heritage culture and understand the corona, the timekeeping artifact of the ancients!
The corona, also known as the sundial, was a timekeeping tool in ancient China. It uses the principle of solar projection to estimate time by observing the position of the sun's shadow. The corona has a unique shape and far-reaching meaning, reflecting the wisdom and ingenuity of the ancients.
In 2014, Wu Luheng's sundial production skills were selected into the list of intangible cultural heritage of Anhui Province as a traditional skill.
The history of the corona dates back thousands of years and is an important symbol of ancient civilizations. In ancient China, the corona was not only a timekeeping tool, but also a symbol of power and status. From ancient emperors and generals to literati and writers, they all have a soft spot for the corona.
Over time, the shape and function of the corona has changed. From the initial simple corona to the later appearance of a variety of shapes and rich functions, all show the innovative spirit and aesthetic pursuit of the ancients.
The history of the development of the corona is also a history of the evolution of Chinese culture.
The shadow of the sundial needle will appear on different sides of the sundial due to the change of seasons, and it will be one every six months, so the front and back of the sundial must be engraved with a time scale.
The corona is timed in a unique and precise way. By looking at the position of the sun's shadow, combined with the scale on the corona, one can accurately calculate the time.
Although this ancient method of timekeeping has been replaced by precise clocks in modern society, its unique charm is still breathtaking.
As a part of the intangible cultural heritage, the corona not only shows the wisdom and ingenuity of the ancients, but also is a treasure of Chinese culture. Let us cherish these traditional cultures, inherit the wisdom of the ancients, and contribute to the prosperity and development of Chinese culture!
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