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A Comparative Study of Stele Art from a Cross-Civilizational Perspective

Xinran Zhang
Vol.10, No.9, pp.92-98, 2026 DOI: 10.62051/ijsspa.v10n9.10 September 27, 2026
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Abstract: As material carriers of human civilization, steles embody the artistic aesthetics of particular cultures while also recording the historical and social conditions of specific periods. The Completion Record of the Shanhe Weir is a Southern Song cliff inscription that documents the repair and completion of a hydraulic engineering project. It possesses both calligraphic value and significance as a historical source for the study of water conservancy. The Rosetta Stone, a relic of Hellenistic Egypt, constructs a narrative of royal authority through a trilingual inscription and became key evidence for deciphering ancient Egyptian civilization. From a cross-civilizational perspective, this paper compares the historical backgrounds, artistic features, cultural functions, and modes of preservation and utilization of the two monuments. It explores the transhistorical and transcultural value of stele art in recording civilization and transmitting culture, thereby offering new perspectives for contemporary cross-cultural art studies and heritage preservation.
Keywords: Cross-civilization, Stele Inscription, Rosetta Stone, Water Conservancy Culture, Decipherment of Civilization
APA Citation: Xinran Zhang (2026). A Comparative Study of Stele Art from a Cross-Civilizational Perspective. International Journal of Social Sciences and Public Administration, 10(9), 92-98. https://doi.org/10.62051/ijsspa.v10n9.10

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