The Oracle's Voice: The Life and Legacy of Dong Zuobin Dong Zuobin (董作宾), a name perhaps unfamiliar to many outside the specialized circles of East Asian art history, represents a pivotal figure in the 20th-century revival and understanding of ancient Chinese script forms – specifically, Oracle Bone Script (Jiaguwen) and Bronze Inscriptions. Born in 1895 in Shandong Province, China, Zuobin’s life unfolded against a backdrop of immense social and political upheaval, from the waning days of the Qing Dynasty through decades of war, revolution, and ultimately, the establishment of the People's R…