Fusion And Transmutation

The Qing Dynasty is an era of multi-ethnic cultural integration with man,Han and Mongolia as the main body.At the same time,due to the input of European "Western learning",the art of Qing Dynasty developed in a more diversified direction.In this paper,through a comprehensive review of the development of Cantonese furniture in the Qing Dynasty,starting from the important attributes of its integration and evolution,the literature and materials,objects and images are mutually verified,using a multi-disciplinary and comprehensive research approach,focusing on the research methods of induction and comparison,in-depth exploration of the reasons for the integration and evolution of Cantonese furniture in the Qing Dynasty,as well as the interaction with the same industry at home and abroad This paper further expounds how Guangdong craftsmen apply their unique design values to the materials,shapes,decorations and techniques of traditional furniture,thus creating a comprehensive material achievement and establishing the model status of Cantonese furniture in the Qing Dynasty.The research shows that Guangzhou in Qing Dynasty was the intersection of local culture and foreign culture,and the implementation of the policy of "one port for trade"made the economy and trade of Guangzhou develop continuously and handicraft production flourish unprecedentedly.At the same time,with the continuous rise of"Western fever",western furniture is widely accepted in the upper class of society,and the Chinese and western mixed furniture is becoming popular.In the process of the integration of Chinese and Western cultures,Cantonese furniture in the Qing Dynasty broke through the dazzling halo of Ming style furniture.With the help of the advantages of time and geography,it gathered the efforts of different groups(Royal,dignitaries,overseas Chinese,merchants,craftsmen).Through the interaction between the court and the local,it made the Cantonese furniture,which gathered typical patterns,unique skills,special materials and other forms of expression,step by step Gradually become a model of Qing style furniture.This spirit of seeking self breakthrough,continuous integration and development,and continuous innovation and evolution is precious.It will provide a way for us to explore how to integrate and learn from each other in the context of the great development and integration of national culture in the new era,and how to better inherit and develop traditional crafts.