| The Dragon-Phoenix pattern as Chinese traditional design is a common animal pattern that appears on antiques and modern art works. It has had 8000 years history since Neolithic times. The article selected the Dragon-Phoenix pattern as a main study subject for it had been wildly and consistently used throughout long history. Based on the current archeological material, it gathered and analyzed the relevant information of the Dragon-Phoenix pattern from antiques. It also did primary study about the Dragon-Phoenix's design in art works, pattern, workmanship and main materials used in different historical periods in order to approach the evolution effects that politics, economy, culture and other factors had on the Dragon-Phoenix pattern and summarize the law of its evolution.The article has six parts.Partâ… introduction. It introduces the purpose, significance and the main study approach of the article as well as restricts the idea of Dragon-Phoenix pattern and study extent.Partâ…¡illustration of the Dragon-Phoenix pattern. It discusses the study subject in three aspects -- origin, cultural connotation and connection between Dragon and Phoenix as well as reveals the intimate connection of Dragon and Phoenix pattern.Partâ…¢analyzing the evolution of dragon-phoenix pattern. It refined the features and styles of different period dragon-phoenix pattern by analyzing its patterns, shapes and materials used from Neolithic period to Tang Dynasty, in order to study the reasons of evolutions as well as the historic and culture factors behind it.Partâ…£dragon-phoenix pattern's use in accessories. It analyzed the expressive form, manufacturing approach and cultural connotation of dragon-phoenix pattern, combining with art designing.Partâ…¤feasibility study of judging age of antiques. According to the summary drawn from the characteristics and styles of dragon-phoenix patterns in different periods, it tried to judge the age of unknown antiques with the dragon-phoenix patterns which may caused by tomb robbing or human factors.Partâ…¥conclusion. It claimed dragon-phoenix pattern was the way of Chinese recognizing and responding to nature. It presented the soul of arts and crafts. It is the spiritual symbol of Chinese culture. |
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