AESTHETIC ART RESEARCH ON THE ARTISTIC DESIGN AND CULTURAL IN HERITANCE OF ANCIENT WESTERN REGION DOLLS IN CHINA

Abstract

Art knows no boundaries. In today's world of economic globalization and cultural exchange, the fusion of cultures has always been the driving force behind global development. The exchange and integration of world cultures promote mutual development. In this social context of cultural exchange and integration, the inheritance and development of ethnic culture are crucial for a country's comprehensive strength. The design of fondant cakes combines both edible and visual values, and some high-end works even possess artistic value for collection. By incorporating traditional elements of the ethnic cultures in Ancient Western Region, Xinjiang, and surrounding areas of China into the design of these cakes, not only can works of artistic value be created, but also substantial market value can be achieved. At the same time, it helps promote and inherit traditional ethnic culture. Based on the value of fondant works, drawing inspiration from the ethnic culture and mythical stories of Ancient Western Region, the thesis aims to design fondant dolls that combine modern fondant techniques with the distinctive features of ancient-style dolls. By examining the process and historical development of ethnic doll design in the Ancient Western Region, and combining modern fondant production techniques with ancient-style dolls, the thesis ultimately presents strategies for creating ancient-style dolls in the Ancient Western Region.

The research mainly focuses on fondant doll design, where Ancient Western Region doll design not only embodies artistic and market value but also endows ethnic cultural heritage value, integrating ethnic cultural inheritance into the creation of modern fondant art. The research methods employed in this study mainly include literature review, questionnaire survey, IPA analysis, AHP hierarchical analysis, mathematical statistics, logical analysis, design showcase, and design realization. From topic selection to the realization of ethnic doll design in the Ancient Western Region. This research has significant reference value for the cultural inheritance and development of ethnic dolls in the Ancient Western Region. Meanwhile, it provides a great reference for the entire process of ethnic doll design and creation in the Ancient Western Region.

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