| The article is composed of six parts,including the introduction,main four chapters and the conclusion, it explains the origin and the evolution of ancient locks,then illuminates many concepts and other things of Ming and Qing Dynasties ancient locks,such as their classification, craft, materials, Cultural Connotation ,symbol patterns , symbol pattern language , the ancient Chinese folk locks in the status of cultural heritage. Specific formulation is as follows:Issues raised by the introduction.it explains Some aspects of the Research, such as the causes and background, purpose and significance of topic, literature review, research methods.The first chapter explains the origin Historical evolution and the Social and cultural functions of the ancient lock. From the current perspective, the origins of the ancient locks traced back to the site of the Yangshao culture on approximately 3000 BC, With the development of the times, the progress of human civilization, locks become necessary appliances. the locks discovered later have simple shapes and decoration. With the concept`s extension, locks also have a lot of cultural meaning and social function. the ancient locks includes geographical, ethnic, identity, communication, etiquette, customs, psychological, cultural and social exchanges,and integrated with art, folk customs,so ancient lock goes far beyond the self-lock function, and derived of cultural significance.The Ming and Qing ancient locks have many different types because of the material texture, they can be classified on the basis of the type of uses, the opening way, material and forms, Simplified different, including the design, materials, decoration, moral, ethnic, geographical, etc., each of cross-penetration, its own characteristics. Lock in the production of the ancient Ming and Qing Dynasties, and cut and polish as well as the choice of materials, techniques, have shown great folk artists Mindful art technology and aesthetic tastes. It`s practices shows a different pattern to the artistic effect.The third chapter is The culture Implication of the ancient Ming and Qing Dynasties lock. This chapter focused on the the cultural characteristics of the Ming and Qing Dynasties ancient locks from era. Ming and Qing Dynasties ancient lock have different design morals,such as long life, peace rich, prosperous descendants, longevity, happy marriage, family happiness, friendship, It expresses the concept of people's longevity, security maternity, love, marriage, family, life, social outlook, ethics and so on. In the pictorial category, mostly of animals and birds, flowers, figures, artifacts, landscape, text, character to express the meaning of its deep cultural connotation.The fourth chapter illuminates ancient Ming and Qing Dynasties lock symbol patterns and system, This chapter explains the classification of Ming and Qing dynasties ancient lock designs mascot, including birds, flowers, fairy, artifacts, text, characters and so on. Each pictorial symbol of things as a certain pattern symbol transmit information, has deep cultural connotation and shows people's psychological desire to pray. It discusses the ancient Ming and Qing Dynasties` symbols, functions and means.The final chapter is the Conclusion .It presents suggestion on using The ancient Ming and Qing Dynasties lock symbol patterns language to develope modern decoration design and patterns, and emphasizes the importance of different artistic styles of different times . ancient Chinese lock can not be ignored in traditional cultural heritage. |
