Extension and Transformation of Faith——Design concept and artistic style of batik bird patterns from the Rongjiang Miao ethnic group
As the unconscious prototype of the tangible expression of the totem belief of the Rongjiang Miao ethnic group,batik bird patterns have shown typical publicness and inheritance in the process of historical generation and development.Due to the constant and accurate directionality and guidance of bird patterns,birds are used as a regular theme by the Rongjiang Miao people when designing batik patterns.Based on stylized batik bird pattern shapes,the bird shapes are modified or structurally reorganized to develop multiple themes and infinite forms from a limited prototype,which can highlight the common characteristics of specific groups and enhance the cohesion of the group.Based on the design concept of batik bird patterns of the Rongjiang Miao ethnic group,the stability of the deep core of bird patterns based on totem beliefs in the process of group construction,as well as the collective unconscious impact on group uniqueness and identity construction are analyzed.