Shape and Structure of the Men's Straight Pendulum in Ming Dynasty
The straight pendulum is an important category of men's casual wear in Ming Dynasty.Its"pendulum"structure presents diversity and uniqueness,which can be easily confused with other casual wear.In order to clarify the shape and structure of the straight pendulum casual wear,the triple-evidence method was used to analyze the 20 tombs unearthed and handed down as samples.Comprehensive literature and historical image materials were used for mutual evidence analysis,and then the shape and structure of the straight pendulum in Ming Dynasty and the main characteristics of the straight pendulum as a casual wear were verified.The study found that the straight pendulum in Ming Dynasty continued the full-body shape and side pleat presentation form of the Song and Yuan gowns.In terms of structural evolution,it was manifested as the staggered use of collar pleats and guard collars,increasingly broad pipa sleeve,and the side pendulum structure of the coexistence of pendulum and pleat pendulum.This confirms that the morphological structure of the straight pendulum in Ming Dynasty reflects the functional attributes of traditional costumes and embodies the concept of thrift.
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