On the Cultural Connotation of China's Traditional Auspicious Case

Cultural connotation of traditional auspicious patterns in China: dragon and phoenix, bat, fish, lotus and lotus leaf.

Dragon and Phoenix: Dragon and Phoenix is one of the most important auspicious patterns in China culture. Dragon represents masculinity and symbolizes imperial power, dignity and strength; Phoenix represents female beauty and symbolizes peace, happiness and auspiciousness. The combination of the two means harmony, happiness and good luck.

Bat: Bat is regarded as an auspicious symbol in China traditional culture, because its name is homophonic with the word "fu". Bat patterns are often combined with other elements, such as longevity peaches, ancient coins, etc., which means "both longevity and happiness are in sight".

Fish: In China culture, fish symbolizes abundance and harvest. Every year, there is a pattern of "fish", which expresses people's good wishes for life.

Lotus and Lotus Leaf: Lotus symbolizes purity and elegance in China traditional culture and pure land in Buddhism. Lotus leaf symbolizes harmony and peace. The combination of the two means harmony and beauty, purity and innocence.

Characteristics of Traditional Auspicious Patterns in China

Figurative theme and abstract application: the main theme of auspicious patterns is directly or indirectly taken from animals and plants, utensils and appliances that are common in nature and civilian life. These figurative things and auspicious patterns are not limited to specific images in modeling, but often subject to visual pleasure, and break through the ordinary cage, reflecting the artistic beauty of abstract forms.

Symmetrical and balanced composition: auspicious patterns often have a center line (or center point), and patterns with the same shape, the same color, the same number or different shapes (colors) but the same or similar number are arranged around them (three sides, four sides and many sides). This form of composition is called symmetrical balanced composition. This composition technique makes auspicious patterns organized and more visual.