关键词: 农具, 农耕文明, 美术作品, 乡村振兴

Abstract: Ancient China was a traditional agricultural society, and agricultural tools and equipments had always been an indispensable part of agricultural production in China. They were the wisdom created by the laboring people in practical production, as well as an important carrier of agricultural civilization and traditional culture inheritance. They had also been important subjects in the creation of various artworks throughout history, including paintings, stone carvings, and murals. This article explores the development and changes in ancient agricultural tools, categorizing them into plowing and planting tools, irrigation equipment, harvesting tools, and processing machinery. Through the images of agricultural tools found in ancient artworks, this paper delves into the study of typical ancient Chinese agricultural tools such as plows, drill, harrows, rakes, sickles, waterwheels, scythes, hoes, flail, pestle, mill and so on, and analyzes their functional characteristics, usage, and cultural significance within the context of these artworks. The invention and use of these agricultural tools not only improved societal productivity but also directly contributed to the prosperity and development of ancient Chinese agricultural society. Furthermore, when these tools were integrated into cultural creations, they became important means and carriers for ancient people to celebrate social life, express their hopes, and convey political ideals. This article uses artworks as evidence and perspective to study ancient agricultural tools, offering a new approach to the research of Chinas agricultural cultural heritage. It plays a crucial role in extracting and understanding the ancient wisdom, technological value, and historical significance within agricultural culture. Additionally, it provides valuable insights into the inheritance, protection, utilization, and cultural development of agricultural cultural heritage in the current rural revitalization context.

Key words: agricultural implements, agrarian civilization, artworks, rural revitalization