Wang Tao (archaeologist)
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Tao Wang (simplified Chinese: 汪涛; traditional Chinese: 汪濤, born 1962) is a Chinese–British archaeologist and art historian specialising in early Chinese art. He is also known for his work on early inscriptions on oracle bones and ritual bronzes.[1] He is married to numismatist and translator Helen Wang.[2]
In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.
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Wang Tao | |
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汪濤 | |
Born | 1962 (age 61–62) Kunming, China |
Nationality | Chinese–British |
Occupation(s) | Archaeologist Chinese art historian |
Known for | Helping found the International Centre for Chinese Heritage and Archaeology (ICCHA) |
Spouse | Helen Wang |
Academic background | |
Education | Yunnan Normal University China Academy of Art SOAS University of London |
Thesis | Colour Symbolism in Late Shang China (1993) |
Doctoral advisor | Sarah Allan |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Archaeology of China, art history |
Sub-discipline | Oracle bones Chinese ritual bronzes Art of early China |
Institutions | SOAS University of London University College London International Centre for Chinese Heritage and Archaeology (ICCHA) Sotheby's Art Institute of Chicago |
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