Rethinking the Furniture of the Song Dynasty——Using the Beauty of Harmony as a Lens
The furniture of the Song Dynasty,as an important turning point in the development history of Chinese furniture,largely established the basic pattern and cultural heritage of traditional Chinese furniture.The article explores the aesthetic,skillful,ritual,and fusion perspectives of furniture in the Song Dynasty and analyzes the application and influence of these four perspectives in furniture design and production.Research has found that with the support of the creation aesthetics of the realm of harmony and beauty,furniture in the Song Dynasty first reflected the pursuit and innovation of"adaptability"and"cleverness"from two aspects:the attributes of the times and the mathematical relationship.Next,furniture will be used as a carrier of ritual symbols,highlighting the concept of respecting etiquette and emphasizing systems in furniture.Finally,the furniture of the Song Dynasty seamlessly integrated ontology,imagery,and contextual nature,achieving a transition to a harmonious,symbiotic,and inclusive"human furniture architectural environment."Not only does it reflect the fusion concept of Song Dynasty furniture that embodies the beauty of harmony,but it also provides important theoretical guidance and inspiration for the redesign of traditional Chinese furniture.
Song Dynasty furnitureLiterati ideologyConcept of adaptability and resourcefulnessIntegrated Perspective