Zigong Lantern Folk Decorative Patterns Study

Zigong has enjoyed a good reputation for a long time, not only because of world‐famous well salt technology, but also because of fantastic lantern art. The Southern City of Lights is most famous. With the progress and development of the society, folk lantern gradually becomes an enjoyment for both the educated and the common people.Zigong lantern is made with original design and exquisite craftwork, which winsthe world’s appreciation. With a complete history, Zigong is regarded as a treasuretrove of Chinese folk lantern. What’s more, based on its unique geographicalenviroment, distinctive culture, and the introducing of high technology, Zigonglantern has a style of its own. Above all, the introducing of high technology makesZigong lantern more appealing. Nowadays, the design of Zigong lantern give a fullexpression to the combination of traditional folk culture and modern technology,which bring a fresh feelingBased on traditional patterns and modern elements of design patterns andculture, at the same time combined with the local folk culture and with a newperspective, this paper does research and analysis from the following main aspects.1. analyzing the traditional pattern forms, cultural meaning and art featuresof Zigong lantern.2.Discuss the decorative patterns and contemporary folk art design methodsand constitute explore of Zigong Lantern;comparing Zigong lantern with latterns fromother regions.3.Over traditional patterns in modern design penetration, modern patterns inmodern design and high-tech use of ideological influence, making the Zigong Lanternrevitalize folk.