Comments on the Modeling Style and Artistic Characteristics of Xia-Shang White Pottery

. White pottery in Xia and Shang Dynasties is an important temple utensil, which is exquisitely made, beautifully decorated and elegant in appearance. White pottery originated in the late primitive society, and gradually evolved from the original utility to the temple ceremonial ware. Its functional changes reflect the change process of Xia and Shang social system and etiquette system and etiquette. Starting from the historical origin, shape characteristics and artistic features of the white pottery in Shang and Zhou dynasties, this paper tries to deeply understand the cultural value and aesthetic features of the white pottery in Xia and Shang dynasties, and the historical reasons for its decline.