Dushan Jade Carving Art: Material Culture and Design Innovation in the Context of Inheriting China's Traditional Cultural Heritage

Abstract

This study is a basic study using qualitative research methods to examine the Dushan traditional jade carving art and its innovative design from the perspective of material culture in the context of the inheritance of traditional cultural heritage in Henan Province. There are three main research objectives: 1> Study the historical development of Dushan jade carving art, Henan Province, China. 2> Study the artistic characteristics of traditional Dushan jade carvings and the innovative designs of contemporary Dushan jade carvings from the perspective of material culture. 3> Research and analyze the inheritance and protection of Dushan jade carvings from the perspective of traditional cultural heritage inheritance in Henan Province. The research results show that the art of Dushan jade carving has rich historical and cultural significance, and its origins can be traced back to the Neolithic Age. The unique geological structure and mineralogy of Dushan jade played a vital role in the development of this traditional craft, affecting the carving skills, artistic style and symbolic meaning of jade. The research also highlights the importance of material culture in understanding the evolution and innovation of Dushan jade carving art, and its relationship to the wider social, cultural and economic context of Henan Province.However, with the rapid modernization and globalization of Chinese society, traditional Dushan jade carving art faces various challenges, such as the loss of skilled artisans, the impact of mass production, and the changing market demands. To address these challenges and ensure the sustainable development of this cultural heritage, the research emphasizes the need for innovative designs and approaches that balance the preservation of traditional techniques and values with the adaptation to contemporary needs and technologies.

The study proposes a framework for the inheritance and innovation of Dushan jade carving art, which involves the collaboration among multiple stakeholders, including artisans, scholars, government agencies, and cultural institutions. This framework includes the documentation and digitization of traditional knowledge and skills, the development of new materials and technologies, the promotion of cultural tourism and creative industries, and the engagement of younger generations in the appreciation and continuation of this cultural heritage.

The research findings provide valuable insights and recommendations for the safeguarding and revitalization of traditional Dushan jade carving art, as well as the promotion of cultural diversity and sustainable development in Henan Province and beyond. The study also contributes to the broader discourse on the role of material culture in the inheritance and innovation of intangible cultural heritage in the context of globalization and social transformation.

This study is a basic study using qualitative research methods to examine the Dushan traditional jade carving art and its innovative design from the perspective of material culture in the context of the inheritance of traditional cultural heritage in Henan Province. There are three main research objectives: 1> Study the historical development of Dushan jade carving art, Henan Province, China. 2> Study the artistic characteristics of traditional Dushan jade carvings and the innovative designs of contemporary Dushan jade carvings from the perspective of material culture. 3> Research and analyze the inheritance and protection of Dushan jade carvings from the perspective of traditional cultural heritage inheritance in Henan Province. The research results show that the art of Dushan jade carving has rich historical and cultural significance, and its origins can be traced back to the Neolithic Age. The unique geological structure and mineralogy of Dushan jade played a vital role in the development of this traditional craft, affecting the carving skills, artistic style and symbolic meaning of jade. The research also highlights the importance of material culture in understanding the evolution and innovation of Dushan jade carving art, and its relationship to the wider social, cultural and economic context of Henan Province.However, with the rapid modernization and globalization of Chinese society, traditional Dushan jade carving art faces various challenges, such as the loss of skilled artisans, the impact of mass production, and the changing market demands. To address these challenges and ensure the sustainable development of this cultural heritage, the research emphasizes the need for innovative designs and approaches that balance the preservation of traditional techniques and values with the adaptation to contemporary needs and technologies.

The study proposes a framework for the inheritance and innovation of Dushan jade carving art, which involves the collaboration among multiple stakeholders, including artisans, scholars, government agencies, and cultural institutions. This framework includes the documentation and digitization of traditional knowledge and skills, the development of new materials and technologies, the promotion of cultural tourism and creative industries, and the engagement of younger generations in the appreciation and continuation of this cultural heritage.

The research findings provide valuable insights and recommendations for the safeguarding and revitalization of traditional Dushan jade carving art, as well as the promotion of cultural diversity and sustainable development in Henan Province and beyond. The study also contributes to the broader discourse on the role of material culture in the inheritance and innovation of intangible cultural heritage in the context of globalization and social transformation.

-