Design of the Mogao Caves Caisson and Its Application to Modern Interior Design

Abstract

Dunhuang Grottoes is one of the treasures of ancient Chinese art, famous for its exquisite murals and sculptures. The decorative patterns in the grottoes are rich and varied with brilliant colors, demonstrating the fusion of the cultures of the Central Plains and the Western Regions. The caisson motifs, in particular, are grand in scale and rich in variety, leaving a deep impression on people. These motifs complement the architectural structure of the grottoes, and together, they form a beautiful and harmonious artistic landscape. After China entered a fully industrialized society, the national culture of modern design in architecture became stronger and stronger, and caisson motifs are constantly being re-explored and applied to interior design. This study uses observational and case study methods to explore the relationship between traditional decorative motifs and modern design by examining the application of caisson motifs from the Mogao Grottoes in interior design. It is found that combining traditional caisson patterns with modern design is a feasible path, and the combination of traditional decorative elements and modern design, on the one hand, breaks the limitations of the current design, improves the aesthetic value and humanistic value of modern design works; on the other hand, it enriches the personality and emotion of the design works, enriches the expression of modern design, improves the overall image of modern design, and gives a new vitality.