Chengdu Lacquer : The Revitalization of the Royal Art in the People's Republic of China Context

Abstract

Chengdu is one of the most important lacquer producing areas in Chinese history. Since the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the craft of making lacquer in Chengdu had been formed, and gradually matured through the development and accumulation of the Spring and Autumn and warring States periods. It reached its peak in the Han Dynasty and became the national center of lacquer production. Chengdu lacquer art various processes, meticulous production, time-consuming, gorgeous and exquisite system, gorgeous pattern modeling, fine color and luster. It is influenced by the transmutation of economic society and cultural system. On the one hand, under the leadership of economic society, the lacquer market gradually tends to prosperity, which makes the design, production and consumption of lacquer show an obvious tendency of subdivision and stratification. On the other hand, the imperial power and the aesthetic taste of the upper class also had a great impact on lacquer design.

Chengdu lacquer was once used by Kings and nobles, the imperial court and the royal family. It was almost impossible for ordinary people to use these lacquer products. Up to now, Chengdu lacquer, as artistic treasures, will be collected in Sichuan Hall at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and the Treasure Hall of China Arts and Crafts Museum. And many times as a national gift to foreign leaders and friends. With the Chinese government's policy of protecting intangible culture and the increasing awareness of Chinese ordinary people and traditional culture, Chengdu lacquer has gradually appeared in People's Daily life. In the economic development of Chengdu lacquer, it is particularly important to study the Revelezation process of imperial artworks under the background of the People's Republic of China through the commoditization process. Based on this situation, researchers should inherit and carry forward the protection consciousness of Chengdu lacquer art, inherit the creation techniques of Chengdu lacquer art, and realize the contemporary creation trend of Chengdu lacquer art.

This paper takes Chengdu lacquer art as the research object and focuses on the restoration process from the historical development to modern times. Under the background of commercialization, this paper explores the new ways and methods for the development of Chengdu lacquer from the aspects of product nature, market consumption and class nature of the ware. The research objective of this study is 1. To study Chengdu Lacquer in Royal art and artifacts, and analyze it from the perspective of its own development, value and social class identity reflected by it. 2. To study Revitalization Process of the Royal Art Through the commoditization process, in the Context of People's Republic of China. From the transformation of the social role of utensils, the paper analyzes the changes in the revival process of Chengdu lacquer ware itself, such as fetal bone, materials, decoration, shape and pattern, etc. Reanalysis of the changes of functional value and class identity of implements. This paper discusses the development direction of Chengdu lacquer in the process of commoditization and the commercial development and publicity of lacquer products that meet the needs of consumer groups with market orientation.

Through the comprehensive application of literature research, field investigation, diagram demonstration and other comprehensive analysis methods, this paper aims to protect and inherit the traditional Chengdu lacquer culture and make Chengdu lacquer return to modern life in a more diversified form. At the same time, the research content can provide beneficial resources for the actual creation research of traditional lacquer art.

In conclusion, the wisdom of creation and design thought reflected by Chengdu lacquer ware and its positive significance to modern times are very necessary. The research on the revitalization process of Chengdu lacquer is conducive to carrying forward the traditional Chinese craft culture, transferring the charm of traditional lacquer with originality, showing the craftsman spirit of great countries with exquisite skills, and thus making this art form bloom new vitality in the trend of the development of The Times.

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