The use of traditional Chinese patterns in art design

Analysis of the application of traditional Chinese patterns in apparel design In apparel design, dress pattern is another important design element following the style,

material and dress color.

This design element has become an

avant-garde design concept for modern designers. In today's increasingly internationalized world, the idea that "what is ethnic is global" has been recognized by more and more people in the industry, and more designers have begun to

attach importance to the traditional arts of the Chinese nation. How to rationally and effectively integrate traditional Chinese patterns into the practice of clothing design

has always been a topic for designers to think about.

I. Meaning of traditional Chinese patterns

Traditional Chinese patterns are the essence of Chinese culture

. It is not only a symbol and expression of the long history of the Chinese nation

present, but also an inexhaustible source of modern art

source. Traditional patterns are mostly imaginary and beautiful things, even if they depict things in reality, they are also

processed and deformed, trying to express a perfect and

harmonious mood and beauty. Specifically, they include auspicious animal patterns, auspicious

paintings, Chinese character patterns, ancient lace patterns, floral patterns

cases, patterns of gods and goddesses, ladies' drawings, ancient Chinese furniture and

architectural patterns, Chineseized Buddhist patterns, Chinese Zodiac patterns,

as well as patterns of the costumes of China's ethnic minorities, and so on. Taking the "Taotie Pattern" on Shang and Zhou period bronzes as an example, this pattern, which appeared on ritual instruments, is very mysterious and

solemn. It is based on a certain object, exaggerated

deformation, or more objects artificially spliced

combination, thus constituting a kind of unrealistic, grotesque art

image. Another example is the representative pattern of the Han Dynasty Wadang pattern, most of the

most of the animals, plants, symbols and geometric patterns for the

main, including the well-known Vermilion Bird, Xuanwu,

Qinglong, White Tiger, etc., and take the material is mostly associated with good luck, evil spirits,

modeling is simple and powerful, very rhythmic beauty.

The advantages of integrating clothing design with traditional Chinese patterns

The advantages of integrating clothing design with traditional Chinese patterns are discussed

1. To meet the rising aesthetic demand of consumers.

Today people's aesthetic demand tends to be simplified, natural

and pure. The use of traditional Chinese patterns in clothing

design, in line with this mentality, so that the design has

a simple and rich national characteristics, to meet the consumer's pursuit of

traditional culture and art. The combination of design style with traditional Chinese patterns

as elements and clothing design has injected a strong cultural connotation and contemporary flavor into the clothing

.

2. Carry forward the national culture and open up new design style

style. Excellent clothing design is not only in function, shape,

color and decoration and other elements of the coordination should be unified, at the same time

in the design should be embedded in a kind of values, cultural attributes,

aesthetic taste and sense of fashion. From the current design trend can be

to see, whether in the domestic market or the international market,

with the traditional Chinese pattern decorative style of clothing design,

can always attract more people's attention, not only can produce good

good economic benefits, but also to carry forward the national culture, to promote

into the international market of China's clothing design, play a significant role in the

corporate the design of clothing to the international market,

corporate the design of China's clothing to the international market. Play a significant

promoting role.

Three, the application of traditional patterns in apparel design

Currently, many apparel design in the use of patterns

When there is often a copy of the shortcomings of the market

The market often plays a counterproductive. Chinese traditional patterns

many kinds, in the process of clothing design should not be blindly

use, in the application of the following aspects should be noted:

1. Formal beauty of the creation

With people's understanding of the objective world of the deep

into the law of form and beauty has become a general principle of the composition of the modern art and design

. principle. This principle is also applied in

modern clothing design without exception.

In the creation of formal beauty of traditional patterns,

first of all, it is necessary to clarify the characteristics of the designed clothing, type and use

the way, for example, you can design some lines

lively, dynamic patterns and shapes on the casual wear, but the same

patterns may not necessarily be suitable for formal occasions to wear clothing

clothing. The second thing is that we need to be aware of the consumers in different regions. Secondly, to different regions of the consumer's aesthetic habits

habit and acceptance of the survey. Because the people of each region

people's habits, national beliefs are not the same, for example

such as in some European countries are regarded as owls for the wisdom of the

signs, while the folk habit of our country to see it as an ominous thing.

So, in the traditional pattern of the formal beauty of the creation of

before, must make a preliminary investigation. Again, with the

continuous development of the times, people's aesthetic habits will continue to change

change, which requires designers, should be closely integrated with the

aesthetic orientation of the times. In addition, it should also take into account the consumer's age,

gender and seasonal factors.

2. Understanding the cultural heritage of traditional patterns

The traditional patterns of China, after a long period of development and evolution and

historical precipitation, have different times and regional characteristics

color, there are a lot of traditional patterns also have a very deep cultural

content. Therefore, before taking a traditional pattern as a blueprint for clothing

design, it is necessary to fully understand the meaning and connotation of the traditional

patterns, so that the traditional pattern is organically linked to the style and function of the clothing

style. For example, in

some of the wedding dress design used in the traditional Chinese pattern

case of the dragon and phoenix pattern as a blueprint for transformation, better expressed

the characteristics and functions of the clothing. Therefore, the more closely the selected traditional pattern is linked to the characteristics, functions and suitable people of the garment, the more accurate the product information is conveyed to the consumers, and the more natural the feeling is given to the consumers.

3.1.2 The traditional Chinese pattern of dragon and phoenix is used as the blueprint for the transformation of the pattern.

3. Flexibility and innovation in the use of traditional patterns

Today's era is an information age, every day there are

very many patterns constantly appear in front of the eyes of consumers

easy to cause visual fatigue. This requires designers

designers in the design of ideas, content, form

these aspects of the consumer's psychology, if only

will be simply stacked and patchwork pattern, it will appear superficial

shallow, vulgar. Therefore, in the use of traditional patterns must be

bold innovation, into the distinctive personality, in order to get the attention of consumers

recognition, so as to stand out in a large number of products

. At the same time, it should also be used flexibly, can be expressed in the form of

decorative accessories, but also according to the clothing

style using the modeling to show.

4. Give the traditional pattern a new sense of the times

The style of clothing varies greatly, often through the style

style, material, color, pattern or craftsmanship

show

these styles or delicate, or rough, or plain,

or gorgeous. As a clothing pattern should be as harmonious as possible with the style of the clothing

, so as to render and emphasize the overall look of the clothing

. The

design style of traditional Chinese patterns in clothing design corresponds to people's

living environment and level. Refining the essence of Chinese

traditional patterns, combining with modern aesthetic standards, and giving full consideration to the contemporary and regional characteristics of clothing, is favorable

to the strengthening of the expression and application of traditional styles.

Traditional patterns, as a product of the handicraft era, have

certain historical limitations, and in many ways are not

suitable for the development of modern design needs, but we can not say that

Traditional patterns have become obsolete. Inheritance of tradition is not retro,

not to copy, and can not be limited to "dragon, phoenix,

Fu, Luk, Shou" and other patterns and decorations. Because the times are

continuously advancing, the nationalization and modernization are diametrically separated

is wrong. In the selection of Chinese traditional

patterns with national characteristics at the same time, to give them a new sense of the times,

to pay attention to the absorption of advanced design concepts and science and technology,

following the trend of the times, to push forward, to give people a new

feeling. Tradition should be a style, a fashion,

can be reflected in the traditional pattern through a variety of ways to reflect the sense of

generation.

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