A study of Yi horn patterns from the perspective of Saussure's semiotics
The Yi horn pattern,an indispensable part of the Yi pattern,has a strong attribute of"pattern symbol"and is widely used in the form of embroidery patterns in the Yi costumes.It is a heavy historical precipitation of the Yi sheep culture.Nowadays,there are few studies on Yi horn patterns in the academic circles,and they are incorporated in the comprehensive field of Yi culture research and Yi dress research.There is a lack of systematic combing and summarization,and a dearth of in-depth excavation of the level of cultural connotation.From the perspective of Saussure's semiotics,this paper adopted the method of corroboration between relevant literature and physical objects,and then explored the causes and cultural context of the development of Yi sheep's horn patterns by examining the historical evolution of the shape of the Yi sheep's horn pattern,summarizing its organizational structure features,and the rules of color application.Two major conclusions are drawn.Firstly,at the signifier level,the Yi sheep's horn pattern presents abstract and geometric symbolic features and balanced and unified formal characteristics,and the basic shape composition is the interdependent and opposite whirlwind image composed of two whirlwind images.After the evolution,on the basis of maintaining the basic features,many combinations of deformations appeared,which were mostly used in combination with ferns and other botanical motifs,reflecting the Yi people's inheritance and innovation of this cultural symbol.In the layout and placement of its independent pattern,the pattern form and the Yi costume structure fit each other;its continuous patterns are mostly organized in a two-way organization to highlight the sense of order and solemnity;the use of color and the whole show the characteristics of unity of opposition.Secondly,at the level of the signified of the Yi horn pattern,the Yi people live in the context of the sheep-based animal husbandry mode of production,and the Yi horn pattern is regarded as a symbol of a carefree,peaceful and well-being life,and carries the Yi people's pursuit of wealth and good fortune.At the same time,the Yi horn pattern plays an important role in the Yi rituals and rules and system culture,confirming the original totem worship of the Yi people,and that the sheep also plays a fair and just symbol in the legal system of the Yi ethnic group.Finally,the shape and structure of the Yi horn pattern contain the traditional concept of creation of the Yi ethnic group,and its symmetrical structure and double helix shape are symbolic expression of the male and female concept of the Yi ethnic group.This paper analyzes the Yi ethnic group's horn patterns through Saussure's semiotics,and summarizes the development,evolution and characteristics of its shape structure,so as to study the deep cultural connotation,provide practical examples for the study of Yi ethnic group's horn patterns,and contribute to promoting Yi culture.
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