| In both ancient and modern design,geometrical element has been the important determination for the shape of Chinese furniture. For furniture shape,line form the face and dot is the shrunken line or face,so the study can be explained by the design of line. Because line include curve and straight which constitute the shape of furniture,the study of curve and straight can help understanding furniture shape.The thought of curve and straight will be reflected in Chinese characters,Mental quality,aesthetics,literature,art,architecture,and design. Because of the “Unity of Man and Nature†— a concept with ancient roots in Chinese thought,curve in Chinese art and design is more natural than in foreign. The straight in Chinese art and design is not only used for structure and support,but also show the understanding of reason and rules. Compared with common rules in western design, the curve of China is more free. And the straight in Chinese art and design is also not only for structure and support,it is more reflected in show the spirit of rational, rules, and straight.Because of its rich semantic,the research of curve and straight in furniture design is not just limited to the shape, also is influenced by many other factors. This study analyzed the development history of Chinese style furniture,found the influences on material,craft,spiritual pursuit,etiquette,legislation and social background. From the word meaning,mental quality and aesthetic analyzed the expression of curve and straight in single and combine. Learn the thought of curve and straight in Chinese furniture design from shape,style,and the expression of cultural,spirit,function and market. Then combine the influence on China and foreign countries analysis the current situation and trend of development of modern Chinese style furniture.From the thought of curve and straight to study the forming process of Chinese furniture shape have contributed to learn development trends of modern Chinese furniture. |
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