A cultural geography study of the spatial art and cultural features of the interior of Lingnan ancestral halls in the Ming and Qing dynasties

Zhang, Y.; Li, Weicong; Cai, Xinyu

doi:10.1080/13467581.2023.2215846

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“…Visual arts authentically reflect the societal landscapes and humanistic ideologies of specific eras, elevating from pure formal language to the realms of semiotics and anthropology [1]. Since the release of the United Nations Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003 [2], the safeguarding and restoration of tangible cultural heritage has been gradually emphasized [3,4], and early visual arts heritage has also begun to receive attention. In eras preceding advanced replication and dissemination technologies, visual cultural heritages, superior to verbal and written communication, became primary conduits for understanding the past and experiencing traditions.…”

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Impressions of Guangzhou city in Qing dynasty export paintings in the context of trade economy: a color analysis of paintings based on k-means clustering algorithm

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Study on export paintings has gradually shifted from artistic form to cultural connotation, with an emphasis on cross-cultural communication. Although the economic and social dimensions of their artistic value have been explored, few studies delve into the connection between Qing-era Guangzhou's trade culture and its color characteristics. Utilizing the HSV color model and the k-means algorithm, this study analyzes the color traits of 35 export paintings depicting Guangzhou landscapes and works from the "Thirteen-houses commercial zone," revealing Qing-era Guangzhou's urban impressions and Sino-Western artistic interactions. Key findings include: (1) the hue pixel range in Guangzhou export paintings primarily spans 10°–60° and 120°–250° (dominated by red and yellow-green), saturation values range from 1–82% (primarily low saturation), and value values range from 11–94% (with a wide variance); (2) compared to traditional Chinese paintings, the transformation from pure color (正色) → inter-color (间色) → projection-perspective and light source illustrates both the blending of Eastern and Western artistic cultures and a diminishing influence of traditional ceremonial culture; (3) in contrast with Western artworks, some Guangzhou export paintings display a Westernization trend in color structures, evident in vibrant colors and stark chiaroscuro contrasts. As bespoke art commodities, export paintings microscopically reflect Guangzhou's unique trade culture and socio-political dynamics. The shifts in color schemes, integration of realistic styles, and human-centric characteristics unveil the intricate interplay between quasi-realism and transcendental aesthetics in Qing-era Guangzhou, as well as the nuanced dynamics between social capital and art within a global trade network.

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Impressions of Guangzhou city in Qing dynasty export paintings in the context of trade economy: a color analysis of paintings based on k-means clustering algorithm

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“…Currently, many in-depth researches on ancestral halls in the Canton region have been conducted by scholars from a different field, achieving numerous accomplishments in varying perspectives, such as the clan cultural, and traditions of traditional villages [4,5], the special feature and evolution of ancestral halls [6,7], the decorative arts of ancestral halls [8,9] and so on. Nevertheless, research from the perspective of architectural-cultural genesis is relatively rare.…”

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Construction and Application of Cultural Gene Library of Ancestral Hall in Canton Region

2024

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Ancestral halls in Canton region are an important part of culture and architectural art in Canton region. Currently, research mostly analyzes from the perspective of clan culture and architectural crafts, and rarely explores architectural characteristics and inheritance from the perspective of cultural gene and constructs the gene map of architectural culture. Taking the theory of cultural gene as the starting point, this paper extensively studies the cultural background and inheritance process of cultural genes of ancestral halls in Canton region through literature research and field research. Based on the thinking method of gene reverse transcription in biology and the cultural three-level hierarchy, the main cultural factors were extracted and classified to establish the cultural gene library, gene hierarchical diagram and gene maps of Cantonese ancestral halls. The Analytic Hierarchy Process method (AHP) was used to screen and rank the cultural factors analyzing their importance in all levels in the cultural gene hierarchical diagram. To summarize, this paper discussed the development and evolution of cultural factors of Cantonese ancestral halls and their contemporary inheritance requires more attention on the innovative translation design of core cultural factors with higher importance, based on the principle of authentic and integral preservation of original, providing new perspective and decision-making references for the inheritance of ancestral halls in Canton region.

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“…Archaeological data indicates that the manufacturing history of Guangzhou's exported ceramics can be traced back to the mid-late Ming dynasty and peaked during the Qing dynasty. However, current restoration policies seem to prioritize economic value, resulting in the marginalization of cultural inheritance to some extent [10][11][12]. In response to the needs for cultural identity and inheritance, numerous cultural derivatives related to relics have emerged.…”

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Quantitative typological analysis applied to the morphology of export mugs and their social factors in the Ming and Qing dynasties from the perspective of East–West trade

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Xu,

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The relationship between social factors and the formation of exported mug designs is blurred. This study addresses how they influence material design. Based on a quantitative typological analysis, this paper interprets the cultural relationships underlying the evolution of mug designs exported during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The study reveals: (1) the typology and handle styles of mugs can be categorized into six types, with a predominance of Cylindrical bodies and Ear-shaped handles. Notably, artistic emphasis is concentrated on Bulbous cup bodies and Tail outward curved handles; (2) the design of mugs in the eighteenth century exhibited diversity, morphological similarities, and feature continuity, evolving from representational (Ming Dynasty) to abstract and then to minimalistic styles (Qing Dynasty), particularly evident in the three-dimensional modeling of handles for ergonomic comfort (transitioning from a singular Outward curved form to Ear-shaped form, and then to Entwined branch form); (3) the body shape of mugs transformed from Arc-barrel bodies to Bulbous bodies (focusing on heat retention), and eventually to Cylindrical bodies (prioritizing heat retention, practicality, and cost-efficiency).; (4) the volume of mugs steadily increased from the early eighteenth century, generally classified into large volume (≥ 500 ml), medium volume (200-499 ml), and small volume (< 200 ml); (5) considering the extreme range of volume (11090 ml) and height (25 cm), it indicates that these two variables do not necessarily have a direct positive correlation; (6) the low center of gravity in handle design (average width of 3.4 cm against an average height of 9.9 cm for the body) reflects considerations for the distribution of liquid weight and operational convenience. The volume of sample-10 (11127 ml) notably exceeds the typical range for tea-drinking utensils, revealing the mechanism of wealth and status symbolism. Market demand orientation emerged as the primary driver for the evolution of export mug designs during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with adjustments in the merchant system playing a secondary role. The transformation in mug design reflects the interplay of multiple factors, with the trend toward minimalist design being a response to market demands.

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A cultural geography study of the spatial art and cultural features of the interior of Lingnan ancestral halls in the Ming and Qing dynasties

Cited by 14 publications

References 31 publications

Impressions of Guangzhou city in Qing dynasty export paintings in the context of trade economy: a color analysis of paintings based on k-means clustering algorithm

Impressions of Guangzhou city in Qing dynasty export paintings in the context of trade economy: a color analysis of paintings based on k-means clustering algorithm

Construction and Application of Cultural Gene Library of Ancestral Hall in Canton Region

Quantitative typological analysis applied to the morphology of export mugs and their social factors in the Ming and Qing dynasties from the perspective of East–West trade

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