WANG Ming 1, CHEN Feihu 2, ZENG Jin 2
(1. School of Art and Design, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China; 2. School of Architecture,
Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China)
Abstract: Ornamental ceramics placed in local-style dwelling houses in Ming and Qing Dynasties are imbued with cultural and artistic meanings, particularly so are the decorative patterns on them. This paper is to analyze the floral patterns on ornamental ceramics in dwelling houses during this period, to summarize their styles, to explore their social implications, and to reveal their art and cultural values.
Key words: Ming and Qing Dynasties; ornamental ceramics; decorative pattern; semiotics