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"The Oracle Speaks" and "Chinese Zodiac Oracle," created by Chen Nan from the Department of Visual Communication design at Tsinghua University, use the bone script to illustrate common expressions and internet slang.
The picture shows the
drawing template of
oracle bone script
Those who use emojis to express themselves on social media can now choose between two sets that feature Chinese oracle bones dating back more than 3,000 years.
"The Oracle Speaks" and "Chinese Zodiac Oracle," use the bone script to illustrate common expressions and internet slang.
For many, it is a rare chance to access the ancient divination tools.
"The emojis use modern designs to bring ancient things to life. It's eye-opening," user xihe99 commented on Weibo.
"They're the most highbrow emojis I know. They have profound cultural connotations," said another comment.
The emojis of
“The Oracle Speaks”
use the bone script to
illustrate common expressions
and interesting slang.
The creator is Chen Nan from the Department of Visual Communication design at Tsinghua University. He has been exploring the artistic side of oracle bone inscriptions for almost 20 years.
In Chen's view, the inscriptions are like a camera on the Shang Dynasty (1600 B.C.-1046 B.C.), showing an ancient scroll of politics, economics, culture and so on. They are precious historical records and cultural relics.
"Besides their value in the study of history, the pictographs allow us to connect with our ancestors. We can feel their wisdom and humor," Chen said.
The emojis of
"Chinese Zodiac Oracle"
use the bone script to