The Cultural Implication of Flower Arrangement Art in Song Dynasty Paintings
The art of flower arrangement in Song Dynasty paintings reflects the cultural significance of flower arranging during the Song period.Through the analysis of documents,images,and other materials,this study explores the origins of flower arranging art and how it reached its peak in the Song Dynasty,becoming a cultural phenomenon.The flower arrangement images in Song Dynasty paintings serve as effective physical evidence,while documents provide corroborative material for the study of the art form's characteristics and trends during the Song period.It particularly emphasizes the literati's preference for flower arranging art as an important medium for expressing personal emotions and aesthetic tastes.The analysis of the decorative function and symbolic meaning of flower arranging art,as well as the literati's purpose and connotation in Song Dynasty paintings,allows us to appreciate the value of flower arranging art as intangible cultural heritage and to gain insight into its close connection with the society,culture,and religious beliefs of the time.