Decoding Symbolism in Tang Dynasty Baoxiang Floral Patterns: A Semiotic and Art Historical Study
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The Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE) represents a pinnacle of cultural and artistic development in China, exemplified by the Baoxiang floral patterns with their sophisticated aesthetics and symbolic richness. This study aims to analyze and interpret Baoxiang floral patterns by integrating fundamental art principles and semiotic theory. It seeks to reveal their inherent visual language and cultural meanings. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research applies visual analysis to samples from cave murals to examine their shape, composition, and color. The findings indicate that these patterns feature symmetrical and radial compositions, naturalistic motifs such as lotus and vine tendrils, and contrasting color schemes that reflect Buddhist symbolism and Tang Dynasty aesthetic ideals. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of Baoxiang floral patterns as significant cultural artifacts, enriching scholarship on Chinese decorative art and informing contemporary art and design practices.
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1. กองบรรณาธิการสงวนสิทธิ์ในการพิจารณาและตัดสินการตีพิมพ์บทความในวารสาร
2. บทความทุกเรื่องจะได้รับการตรวจสอบทางวิชาการโดยผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิ แต่ข้อความและเนื้อหาในบทความที่ตีพิมพ์เป็นความรับผิดชอบของผู้เขียนแต่เพียงผู้เดียว มิใช่ความคิดเห็นและความรับผิดชอบของมหาวิทยาลัยศรีปทุม
3. การคัดลอกอ้างอิงต้องดำเนินการตามการปฏิบัติในหมู่นักวิชาการโดยทั่วไป และสอดคล้องกับกฎหมายที่เกี่ยวข้อง
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