VISUAL ANALYSIS AND EXPLORING OF CHINESE WINDOW LATTICE PATTERNS FOR CONTEMPORARY CERAMIC DECORATION DESIGN

Abstract

The window lattice is a component of a window, which is formed by the combination of intersecting lattice and frames in the window. It is a bridge that connects two spaces. You can see different landscapes from the outside through the window lattice, like a dynamic painting hanging on the wall. After a long historical development, the window lattice pattern in the design has required a deep cultural connotation and characteristics of the times, both of practical and artistic value. However, the development of window lattice patterns is still in the stage of arts and craft and lacks of knowledge and theoretical basis for exploration. Factors such as the backwardness of theoretical foundations and the limitation of expression methods have hindered the development of window lattice patterns. More exploration is needed to enhance the sustainability of window lattice patterns by using new materials and new technologies. This thesis takes the visual analysis of window lattice patterns as a starting point to explore methods for their application in contemporary ceramic decoration design.Research objective: 1. Exploring window lattice patterns development and their potential in contemporary ceramic decoration design. 2. Explore how window lattice patterns can be combined with contemporary ceramic decoration. 3. Research and develop new visual languages and aesthetic values to create ceramic decorative works. The research method of the thesis: First is literature review and fieldwork in Beijing and Suzhou are conducted to summarize the rules for the development of window lattice. Then, based on experimental methods, a detailed analysis of ceramic glazing, shaping, and firing techniques will be carried out. This will support creative practices to explore different ways in which window lattice patterns can be represented in ceramics. By gradually moving away from traditional approaches while incorporating them into the essence of the designs, these patterns will be applied to new design developments. The researchers focus on exploring the developmental forms of window lattice patterns and their hidden philosophical meanings expands different expressive possibilities in ceramic decoration and creates a new visual language. Through the study and exploration of window lattice patterns, I hope to deepen understanding and development of traditional Chinese culture, inspire designers engaged in ceramic art, and provide certain theoretical references.

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