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- Title
Exploring the Aesthetics of Visual Images Penetrating Through Curtains in The Complete Collection of Ci from Song.
- Authors
Shu-cheng Huang
- Abstract
One of the earliest items used to separate the indoor and outdoor areas in traditional Chinese architectures, curtains could create the far-reaching tranquility and a peaceful atmosphere when hung. In addition to protecting and respecting personal privacy, hanging curtains could also add the aesthetics of visual images. Thus, not only could large public spaces or private spaces be separated by them, but also a variety of different artistic effects could be created. This paper looks at how curtains are used in The Complete Collection of Ci from Song, specifically analyzing the following two aspects: 1) examining visual images and aesthetics when the moonlight, ornamentals, swallows, and so on are depicted penetrating through hanging curtains and entering indoor spaces, and 2) enumerating the variety of lights and shadows that were created by the sunlight or moonlight penetrating through hanging curtains.
- Subjects
DRAPERIES; COMPLETE Collection of Ci From Song, The (Book); AESTHETICS; LIGHT; SHADES &; shadows; MOON light; SUNSHINE
- Publication
Humanitas Taiwanica, 2014, Vol 80, p81
- ISSN
1015-2687
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.6258/bcla.2014.80.03