Exquisite Craftsmanship Research Articles

Analysis of Jingdezhen Yaoli Ancient Town's Ceramic Culture: Historical Threads and Modern Inheritance

This paper aims to thoroughly explore the unique status and contributions of Jingdezhen Yaoli Ancient Town as a significant birthplace of traditional Chinese ceramic culture. By analyzing its long history of ceramic production, exquisite craftsmanship techniques, extensive cultural influence, and paths of inheritance and development in modern society, it reveals the irreplaceable role of Yaoli Ancient Town in promoting Chinese and even global ceramic art and cultural exchanges.

WEAVING HERITAGE: THE ART AND LEGACY OF KUPPADAM PATTU SAREES IN ANDHRA PRADESH

Kuppadam Pattu sarees, renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and intricate weaving techniques, represent a significant cultural artifact of Andhra Pradesh. This paper explores and documents the traditional methods involved in creating these sarees, their unique features, and their historical and contemporary relevance. Through an in-depth examination of the weaving process, including the unique interlocking weft technique known as 'Kupadam,' the paper highlights the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into each saree. This study delves into the socio-cultural importance of Kuppadam Pattu sarees, tracing their evolution and enduring presence in Indian fashion. By shedding light on the artistry and heritage of these textiles, the research underscores the necessity of preserving and promoting traditional handloom practices. Ultimately, this paper seeks to support artisans, support sustainable fashion, and promote a more profound gratitude for India's rich textile heritage.

Analytical Study of Polychrome Clay Sculptures in the Five-Dragon Taoist Palace of Wudang, China

During the Ming Dynasty, the Five-Dragon Palace functioned as a royal Taoist temple set atop one of China’s holiest Taoist mountains, Wudang Mountain. Two tower polychrome sculptures with exquisite craftsmanship have remained over the centuries. In this study, the painting materials and the techniques used to construct these sculptures were analyzed through multiple characterization methods, including optical microscope (OM) observations, micro-Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy–energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM−EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), micro-Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (μ−FTIR), and pyrolysis–gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py−GC/MS). The results revealed that the pigments used in these sculptures included red pigments, which were composed of mercury (II) sulfide (cinnabar or vermillion), minium (Pb3O4), and hematite (Fe2O3); green pigments, which included atacamite and botallackite (Cu2Cl(OH)3), and blue pigments, which comprised smalt (CoO·nSiO2) and azurite (Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2). The white base layer was composed of quartz and mica minerals combined with gypsum or plant fiber, and the gold foil was adhered to the surface using heated tung oil. In addition, a special multi−layer technique was applied, with red under the golden gilding, white under the blue layer, and gray and black under the green layer. Drying oil was used as a binder for lead-containing pigments. This study offers substantial proof of reliable techniques to use in the continuing conservation of these sculptures, and it also serves as a foundation to determine if they can be dated to the late Ming or early Qing Dynasty (17th century).

The Application of Participatory Design in Weifang Kites, China

This paper discusses the key application of participatory design in Weifang kite culture. Kite, as a treasure of Chinese traditional culture, carries rich historical and cultural connotations. Weifang kite is famous both at home and abroad for its exquisite craftsmanship and unique design. However, under the impact of modern society, the traditional kite culture is facing the dual challenges of inheritance and innovation. Participatory design, with its emphasis on user participation and joint creation, provides a new perspective and method for the inheritance of kite culture. Through the systematic analysis of the core concept and implementation methods of participatory design, this paper creatively puts forward a set of targeted participatory design strategies based on the uniqueness of Weifang kite culture and the realistic needs of inheritance. These strategies aim to stimulate the enthusiasm of the community people to participate, gather collective wisdom, and jointly promote the innovation and development of kite culture. This paper mainly focuses on the theoretical discussion and the construction of the strategy system, aiming to provide new ideas and directions for the inheritance of Weifang kite culture, rather than being limited to specific cases or empirical analysis.

Research on Market Competition and Cooperation Opportunities in the Cultural Industries of China, Japan, and Korea

With the deep development of global cultural exchange, the cultural industry, as an important manifestation of soft power, has become a focus of competition among countries. China, Japan, and Korea, geographically close with rich cultural traditions, each have their distinctive cultural industries that have developed rapidly, forming their unique competitive advantages. Japan, with its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative thinking, leads in fields such as animation and design, and its cultural products are beloved by consumers worldwide. Korea has opened up international markets with its innovative production and marketing strategies in pop culture and film, becoming a new force in the global cultural industry. China, with its long history and rich cultural resources, has made significant achievements in investment and creation in the cultural industry in recent years, becoming a global cultural industry hub. However, with the increasing openness of the cultural market and intensified competition, the cultural industries of China, Japan, and Korea face unprecedented challenges. How to further enhance market competitiveness and explore international markets while maintaining their own characteristics has become a focus of attention for the cultural industries and governments of the three countries. Through strengthening cooperation and exchange, the cultural industries of China, Japan, and Korea can certainly shine brighter in the global market, making greater contributions to the cultural prosperity of Asia and the world.

Analysis of the Application of Dunhuang Pattern Elements in Sustainable Design

Dunhuang patterns are an important component of Dunhuang grotto art. Dunhuang patterns are decorated on murals, statues, grotto bodies, and wooden eaves, with exquisite craftsmanship, rich shapes, huge scale, unique layout, and precious artistic value. The character shapes, line sketches, and coloring of Dunhuang patterns express people's desire for beauty and goodness. Through analysis and research on the inheritance and evolution of artistic styles in different periods of Dunhuang patterns, the use of sustainable design concepts for creative transformation and innovative design not only enhances the influence and appeal of excellent traditional Chinese culture represented by Dunhuang culture, but also reveals the cultural spirit contained in Dunhuang patterns. This article explores the application of Dunhuang pattern elements in sustainable design.

Construction and application of a knowledge graph-based question answering system for Nanjing Yunjin digital resources

Nanjing Yunjin, one of China's traditional silk weaving techniques, is renowned for its unique local characteristics and exquisite craftsmanship, and was included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. However, with rapid development in weaving technology, ever-changing market demands, and shifting public aesthetics, Nanjing Yunjin, as an intangible cultural heritage, faces the challenge of survival and inheritance. Addressing this issue requires efficient storage, management, and utilization of Yunjin knowledge to enhance public understanding and recognition of Yunjin culture. In this study, we have constructed an intelligent question-answering system for Nanjing Yunjin digital resources based on knowledge graph, utilizing the Neo4j graph database for efficient organization, storage, and protection of Nanjing Yunjin knowledge, thereby revealing its profound cultural connotations. Furthermore, we adopted deep learning algorithms for natural language parsing. Specifically, we adopted BERT-based intent recognition technology to categorize user queries by intent, and we employed the BERT + BiGRU + CRF model for entity recognition. By comparing with BERT + BILSTM + CRF, BERT + CRF and BILSTM + CRF models, our model demonstrated superior performance in terms of precision, recall, and F1 score, substantiating the superiority and effectiveness of this model. Finally, based on the parsed results of the question, we constructed knowledge graph query statements, executed by the Cypher language, and the processed query results were fed back to the users in natural language. Through system implementation and testing, multiple indices including system response time, stability, load condition, accuracy, and scalability were evaluated. The experimental results indicated that the Nanjing Yunjin intelligent question-answering system, built on the knowledge graph, is able to efficiently and accurately generate answers to user’s natural language queries, greatly facilitating the retrieval and utilization of Yunjin knowledge. This not only reinforces the transmission, promotion, and application of Yunjin culture but also provides a paradigm for constructing other intangible cultural heritage question-answering systems based on knowledge graphs. This has substantial theoretical and practical significance for deeply exploring and uncovering the knowledge structure of human intangible heritage, promoting cultural inheritance and protection.

An Insight into the Traditional Namda Craft of India

Indian handicraft has been admired world over for its exquisite craftsmanship, Namda craft is one of them. It is handmade felted woolen decorative floor covering. The origin of Namda craft dates back to 500B.C. In India it is being practiced in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. There is not much difference in Namdas of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir. So for this paper only Namdas from three states have been taken. Amongst all the Kashmiri Namda are very popular worldwide, Namda of Rajasthan are also popular to some extent whereas, the Gujarat Namda are popular amongst very lesser people. The study was undertaken with the objective to gain insight of the Namda craft practiced in different parts of India and find out the difference between the Namdas of different states with respect to material, method, motifs and products for each states. The findings of the study ideate that even though it is known by Namda in all three states but they differ with respects to techniques used, motifs, products, popularity, market and marketing.

Research on Digital Restoration of Plain Unlined Silk Gauze Gown of Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tomb Based on AHP and Human–Computer Interaction Technology

In 1972, the Plain Unlined Silk Gauze Gown unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Dynasty tomb in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, received attention from various fields such as archeology, cultural relics conservation, textile and costume because of its light texture and exquisite craftsmanship. However, due to it being unearthed decades ago and imperfect preservation measures being used, it has been increasingly damaged by the influence of the external environment. Therefore, there is an urgent need to carry out archeology, restoration and protection of the Plain Unlined Silk Gauze Gown. In this paper, the Plain Unlined Silk Gauze Gown is taken as the research object, and the costume pattern is obtained through 3D interactive pattern-making technology. Then virtual simulation technology is used to digitally restore the Plain Unlined Silk Gauze Gown in combination with the fabric, color and pattern of the costume. Finally, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method are introduced to evaluate the virtual simulation effect of the costume. The results show that the virtual simulation effect of the Plain Unlined Silk Gauze Gown is very good. From the results of the costume restoration, the AHP captures the uncertainty in the process of costume virtual simulation evaluation, quantifies the judgments with weights, reduces the subjectivity of the evaluation process, and provides a scientific and effective method for evaluating the virtual simulation effect of ancient costumes.

Pingyao Historic City and Qiao Family Courtyard

Historic cities all over the world are facing challenges on how to best preserve their architectural heritage. We need good examples to follow. This study explores the historic city of Pingyao in China’s Shanxi Province, and the Qiao Family Courtyard in Qiaojiapu Village of Qi County nearby. Pingyao is a representative of northern Chinese city planning and vernacular architecture during the Ming (1368‒1644) and Qing (1644‒1911) dynasties, and it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Qiao Family Courtyard is famous not only because of its majestic architectural compound and exquisite craftsmanship, but also it embodies the unique style of Chinese residential architecture in the Qing dynasty. Zhang Yimou’s 1991 film “Raise the Red Lantern” was shot here. Hu Mei’s 2006 TV series “Qiao’s Grand Courtyard” based on the business history of the family have made the compound internationally acclaimed. From an architectural and urbanist perspective, this paper examines what has made Pingyao Historic City and the Qiao Family Courtyard resilient and responsible. The findings reveal, among other things that, Confucian ethics of honesty, trustworthiness, and righteousness were the backbone accounting for the robust success of Shanxi merchants who held deep-rooted cultural values, and who conducted their businesses accordingly.

Lost and Gone: A Representational Study of Bronze Ornaments in the Ancient Dian Kingdom, China

Abstract Amidst its diverse prehistoric civilizations, the Shizhaishan culture has provided evidence concerning the lives the ancient Dian people more than 2,000 years ago with its vivid and figurative excavated artifacts exhibiting exquisite craftsmanship and varied forms. One of the artifacts unearthed from Tomb M6, the “Golden Seal of the King of Dian,” matches exactly with descriptions in the Historical Records, serving as the only domestic case in which the “the dual evidence method” of historical research has been applied. Bronze ornaments embodying the sophistication of Bronze Age civilization in the Dian Kingdom have been excavated from this and subsequent large tombs, the cultural interaction between Dian and the Bronze Age plaques of the Scythians on the Eurasian steppe and the North System implies exchange between different prehistoric civilizations an issue that is still source of current academic debate. This paper provides an iconographic study of the Dian Kingdom bronze ornaments through the study of decorative motifs, inlaid materials, and the casting and gilding techniques. In this respect, we explore social production in the Dian Kingdom and contact between the civilizations of the East and the West across the “golden latitude” and connected by the “Southern Silk Road.” Our paper concludes that Bronze Ornaments are the concrete embodiment of the Ancient Chinese South-west highland and Western civilization in terms of the integration in the integration Dian culture. Therefore, this subject of is great value in terms of our understanding of both regional prehistory and cultural development.

SELECTION OF CLASSIFIER MODELS FOR INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM(IDS)

The ChintalaVenkataramana Temple in Tadapatri, Andhra Pradesh, holds a significant role in the history of VijayanagaraArt.The temple built in the last quarter of the fifteenth century is a treasure house of exquisite craftsmanship. The magnificence of the Vijayanagara dynasty is not merely due to the magnitude of the temples but also for its artistic and decorative richness. ChintalaVenkataramana Temple and BuggaRamalingeswara temples are the finest examples displaying the richness of the Vijayanagara kings at Tadipatri. The ChintalaVenkataramana Temple is unique as it differs from the norm when compared to other temples of the Vijayanagara dynasty in few aspects. This temple, unlike the others are not very big in size and neither the pillars in the mandapas are so martial and huge. The notable feature of the temple is the stone chariot. The outer walls of the ardhamandapa and the shrine contains exquisite reliefs of narratives from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The sculptures, most of them narratives offer a visual treat of the episodes from the epic, the Bhagavataand from other mythological events making the temple unique and special. The aim of this paper is to discuss the narrative sculptures which are unique. The iconographical panels which refers to the epics and scenes from mythology will be discussed along with the artistic content

The recovering of the Qianfosi cliff sculptures in Tongnan County, Chongqing

Abstract In 2011, Chongqing Municipal Institute of Cultural Heritage excavated the cliff-side sculptures of the Qianfosi (Thousand-Buddha Temple) in Tongnan County, Chongqing. The excavation uncovered 500sq m in total, from which 43 grottoes and niches, 283 statues and 27 textual inscriptions were recovered. Meanwhile, architectural remains like eaves or porches were also found on the cliffs, the date of which was around the Song to Ming Dynasties. The statues had rich motifs and were carved with exquisite craftsmanship, which provided important materials for the researches on the Buddhist cave temples in the Sichuan and Chongqing areas and the routes of the diffusion of the later Buddhism in the western Chongqing and eastern Sichuan.

The Creation and Research of Ancient Architecture Model Based on BIM

Ancient architecture is a cultural treasure that has been deposited in China for 5,000 years. Its exquisite shape and solid structure demonstrate the exquisite craftsmanship of the ancient craftsmen in China, and it has a high appreciation value. But the protection and renovation of ancient architecture is a difficult problem. The existing methods of documenting ancient buildings mainly use textual data, pictures, etc., which have certain deficiencies. This paper considers applying BIM technology to the study of ancient architecture, and establishes an information model for ancient buildings to repair ancient buildings accurately conduct cultural studies.

French Art Deco

Art Deco is epitomized by the French works exhibited at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris in 1925. The exquisite craftsmanship and artistry of the dazzling works displayed spoke to a sophisticated modernity, yet were firmly rooted in tradition. Interest in Art Deco has not only endured to the present day, but has grown steadily, and the style is now more well-known and collected than ever before. This book draws on the Metropolitan Museum of Arts significant French Art Deco holdings to present more than one hundred masterpieces made by forty-five designers. Sumptuous, atmospheric photos of the objects themselves accompany the text, making this not only one of the first explorations of French Art Deco in English, but a true objet dart in its own right.

Classification of Li(黎族) traditional brocade patterns of Chinese textile and its application for modern fashion product design

There are various kinds of patterns on Li brocade textile of Hainan province in China. Those patterns are rich and colorful. Li (黎族) traditional brocade is an ancient exquisite craftsmanship and a world cultural heritage. This study analyzed and categorized Li brocade pattern of traditional Chinese textiles. Li (黎族) traditional brocade is an ancient exquisite craftsmanship. Based on the research of classifications of Li brocade patterns, expound the application of women's costume. The patterns of Li brocade textile of Hainan province analyzed through three levels: design transforming, meaning prolongation, and refining spirit. The patterns were explored the feasibility way to inherit the patterns of Li brocade for the modern fashion product design. The results showed that Li brocade textile pattern of Hainan province were images sourced from local environment and geographical terrain. They contained the nation's history memory, religion, hope for life of the Li nationality. Those patterns can be categorized as human figure pattern, animal pattern, geometric pattern, appliance or architecture pattern, and Chinese character pattern.

Between the Material World and the Ghosts of Dreams: An Argument about Craft in Los Carpinteros

The Cuban visual arts collective Los Carpinteros came of age during the country's “Special Period” in the 1990s, a time when the country's economy collapsed, along with the enthusiasm and revolutionary commitment of an earlier time. Their work, which became internationally known for its exquisite craftsmanship and subtle irony, exemplifies a shift in much Cuban art of the period as it struggled to contend with an artistic legacy of political critique, a rising market and revolutionary exhaustion. This essay analyzes two of their works in relation to the social and historical frameworks from which they arose.

Forgotten empire: the world of ancient Persia

This sumptuous book traces the rise and fall of one of the ancient world's largest and richest empires. Encompassing a rich diversity of different people and cultures, Persia's Achaeminid flourished between 550 and 331 B.C. The empire originated with Cyrus the Great (559-530 B.C.) and expanded under his successors, who ruled from the royal capitals of Susa and Persepolis, until at its peak it stretched from the Indus Valley to Greece and from the Caspian Sea to Egypt. The Achaeminids acted as a bridge between the earlier Near Eastern cultures and the later Classical world of the Mediterranean and had a profound influence on Greece in political, military, economic, and cultural fields. Forgotten Empire was created in association with the British Museum, which is mounting the most comprehensive exhibit ever staged on the Achaeminids. This book opens a window onto the wealth and splendor of Persian society - its rich palaces, exquisite craftsmanship, and sophisticated learning. Showcasing an unprecedented loan of unique material from the National Museum of Tehran - most of which has never before been presented outside of Iran - this beautifully illustrated and produced book demonstrates why the sculpture, glazed panels, gold vessels, and jewelry of the Achaeminids rank among the finest ever produced. Because the palace was central to imperial life, remains from the royal sites of Susa and Persepolis are a major focus. Forgotten Empire is divided into sections such as the expansion of the Persian Empire, arms and warfare, trade and commerce, writing, luxury dinner services, jewelry, religious and burial customs, and the rediscovery of ancient Persia.

Tutankhamun's chariots: secret treasures of engineering mechanics

ABSTRACTThe Tutankhamun‐class chariot is the earliest high‐performance machine, most likely developed via racing and thoughtful mechanistic modelling and testing, and made with exquisite craftsmanship. The complex suspension system of springs and dampers comprises simple elements that are useful by chance, and also some well‐designed and expensive components and subassemblies for advantages in structural dynamics and ride quality. These chariots' spokes and joints have aircraft‐like damage tolerance, and are more sophisticated than those of any veteran car with wooden wheels. A substantially better overall design with the ancient materials of construction is difficult to visualize even if we apply our knowledge and computerized methods. This makes the Egyptian chariot an excellent example of original and advanced design, and a formidable challenge in further engineering investigations aimed at a full understanding of the ancients' achievements.

Andean Tapestry

Andean tapestries are impressive for bold design, brilliant color, and exquisite craftsmanship. This immediate impression belies a vast body of information below the surface, data that might suggest material selection, production techniques, regional trade, cultural borrowing, innovation, workshops, artist's hand, and ultimately provenance. These data are important because most of the world's collections of Andean textiles contain minimal documentation of original source. But art historians regularly eschew these technical aspects for theoretical discussions or surface evaluations concerning color patterning, design relationships, and iconographic programs.