Analysis shows the perfect combination of aesthetic characteristics and practical functions of furniture modeling and decoration in Ming Dynasty!

Understanding and mastering the style characteristics of Ming dynasty furniture is a necessary condition for us to appreciate and evaluate furniture. The style characteristics of Ming dynasty furniture are analyzed in detail from the following four points:

1. Simple shape, mainly lines.

Strict proportional relationship is the basis of furniture modeling. Let's take a look at the Ming dynasty furniture in the picture above. The proportion of parts and decoration is extremely symmetrical and coordinated with the proportion of the whole form. Such as chairs, tables and other furniture, its upper and lower parts, its legs, legs, backrest and pillows, their height, length, thickness and width all make people feel impeccable symmetry and coordination. But also meets the functional requirements, without unnecessary burden, and the overall feeling is the combination of lines. The lines of all its parts are very high and beautiful. Combining rigidity with softness, the lines are rigid but not stiff, soft but not weak, showing the beauty of simplicity, simplicity, elegance and generosity.

2. Rigorous structure and meticulous workmanship

The mortise and tenon structure of Ming dynasty furniture is very scientific. No nails, less glue, not affected by wet or dry natural conditions, and the method of saving edges is adopted in production. Between the long-span parts, there are inlaid teeth plates, teeth strips, ring mouths, coupon mouths, short and old, overlord, Luo Guo, clip flowers and so on. , both beautiful and strengthened the firmness. The structural design of Ming dynasty furniture is an excellent combination of science and art. Today, after hundreds of years of changes, furniture is still as strong as ever, which shows that the mortise and tenon structure of Ming dynasty furniture is highly scientific.

3. Proper decoration, simplicity and simplicity

The decorative techniques of furniture in Ming dynasty can be said to be varied, such as carving, engraving, embedding and painting. Decorative materials are also very extensive, such as enamel, Luodian, bamboo, teeth, jade, stone and so on. However, we will never covet stacking and carving, but make appropriate local decoration according to the overall requirements. For example, a small area is carved or inlaid on the back of the chair, and the desk part should be short and old or with flowers. Although it has been renovated, on the whole, it is simple and exquisite; It can be described as appropriate and icing on the cake.

4. The wood is hard and the texture is beautiful.

It can be clearly seen from the above pictures that the wood grain of Ming dynasty furniture is natural and beautiful, showing the image of a feathered animal face, which makes people have endless reverie. It is another outstanding feature of hardwood furniture in Ming dynasty to make full use of the texture advantage of wood and give full play to the natural beauty of hardwood materials. The hardwood furniture materials in Ming Dynasty were mostly Huang Huali, rosewood and rosewood. Wood, etc. These high-grade hardwoods all have the natural beauty of hue and texture. When making, the craftsmen not only worked carefully, but also did not decorate with paint or in a large area, and made full use of the unique color and texture of wood, forming their own unique aesthetic taste and style. This is another feature of Ming dynasty furniture.

To sum up, the style and characteristics of Ming dynasty furniture can be summarized in four sentences: simple shape, rigorous structure, moderate decoration and beautiful texture. The above four sentences can also be said to have four characteristics, which are not isolated, but interrelated and isomorphic, forming the style characteristics of furniture in Ming Dynasty. When we look at a piece of furniture and judge whether it is Ming-style furniture, we must first grasp its overall feeling and then analyze it item by item. It is not enough to look at only one point, and only one feature is inaccurate. These four characteristics are interrelated, and they are both external and internal, so it can be said that they are indispensable. If a piece of furniture has the first three characteristics, but there is no fourth point, you can be sure that what he said is not Ming Dynasty furniture. Furniture made by later generations imitating the above four characteristics is called Ming furniture.