Form, Material, and Color: An Exploratory Analysis of Their Significance in Traditional Chinese Design
Abstract
The goal of this research is to identify viable strategies for incorporating classical Chinese aesthetics into contemporary contexts. Designers and non-designers alike, both Chinese and not, will be polled on their thoughts on several visual design elements commonly associated with Chinese design. The result is an emphasis on the following three features: We'll examine the three pillars of traditional Chinese design—handicraft, naturalism, and design with meaning—in more depth below. Using the two sets of design standards discussed in the study, designers may employ these symbols to convey contemporary Chinese culture in their work.
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Handicraft, Naturalism, Design StandardsHow to Cite
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