A Study on the Artistic Characteristics and Connotations of Children's Hats of She People in Fujian from the Perspective of Semiotics
Children's hats of She people exhibit various forms and structures.The most common ones are dog-shaped hats,while the other examples include phoenix-shaped hats,tiger-head hats,bowl hats,wind hats,etc.The patterns of children's hats of She people can be primarily classified into plant patterns,animal patterns,human figures patterns,and character patterns.The patterns encompass rich content and a wide range of themes,reflecting the fusion of aesthetic tastes of She people and Han people.In terms of color expression,they possess distinct color characteristics of folk art,predominantly using red and black and giving sharp contrasts.The forms and patterns of children's hats carry specific connotations,symbolizing totem worship or folk beliefs and expressing the wishes of She people to pray for blessings.Together the forms,patterns,and connotations constitute the signifier and signified of children's hats of She people.The in-depth study of children's hats of She people can spread the folk art more widely,and also promote the protection and inheritance of the excellent folk art of She people.
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