Iconography Interpretation and Cultural Connotation of Auspicious Text Decoration in Blue and White Porcelain

Maolin Xu; Yakup Bin Mohd Rafee

doi:10.62051/ijsspa.v4n1.39

Authors

Maolin Xu
Yakup Bin Mohd Rafee

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/ijsspa.v4n1.39

Keywords:

Blue and White Porcelain, Ceramic Art and Culture, Auspicious Text Decorations

Abstract

This paper aims to delve into the cultural connotations of auspicious text decorations in blue and white porcelain through the interpretive method of iconography. The auspicious characters in blue and white porcelain are not only of significant artistic value but also embody profound cultural symbolism. The article first introduces the production process of blue and white porcelain and the manifestation of auspicious characters within it, then analyzes the usage and evolution of these characters across different historical periods. The study demonstrates that the auspicious characters in blue and white porcelain not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the objects but also reflect people's pursuit of a good life and their longing for happiness. This paper provides new perspectives and methods for studying traditional Chinese ceramic art and culture.

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