Analysis of Suzhou Women's Attire Fashion and Individualization in Early Qing Dynasty Based on Woodblock Prints
The woodblock prints of Suzhou in the early Qing Dynasty serve as valuable historical and cultural records,revealing the diversity and individualization trends of women's clothing at that time.Employing content analysis,this study combines image analysis and contextual interpretation of female clothing elements in Qing Dynasty Suzhou woodblock prints to explore the fashion characteristics and individualization of women's clothing.The results indicate that the individualiza-tion trend in Suzhou women's clothing stemmed from economic prosperity and shifts in social norms.Against the backdrop of economic independence and improved social status,Suzhou women exhibited greater autonomy and diversity in their fashion choices.Clothing elements such as cloud shoulders and shuitian garments in the prints not only symbolize fashion but also reflect their expressions of social status,cultural traditions,and personal identity.These findings not only provide impor-tant clues for understanding the social culture of the time but also deepen our understanding of the interaction between women's fashion and social culture.
early Qing DynastySuzhou woodblock printswomen's attire