Discussing Book Cover Design In Period Of Republic Of China

The book cover design of the Republic of China from the traditional to the modern, is an important turning point in the development of book cover art. During this period, the change of government, social unrest, the imperialist invasion forces continue to increase. In the Chinese traditional aesthetics and Western culture and art continuous collision, Republic of China books cover design experienced the transition from the old, flourishing period and stable period of development. At this time, the book cover design concept, design patterns have changed, showing a variety of art practices and unique design style, the formation of Chinese and Western style of the cover art.In this paper, the Republic of China books cover design causes for development as a starting point, through changes in the abundance of graphics, novel unique font and concise dignified color, in-depth analysis of visual elements with the features of times during the period of the Republic of China. Through the collection of a large number of related pictures and text description, the study of the book cover design in the Republic of art features, historical background and the classic case, the book cover design, the cultural value, artistic value and aesthetic value of the objective evaluation. From the Republic of China period book cover design form, art style and the design of the group and other aspects of the study found that in the Republic of China, the book cover design style, creative techniques. The reason is because of the social system reform, the new culture movement, the book cover design in the layout and content, etc.. The introduction of advanced Western printing technology, expand the scale of publishing, printing quality is improved, the founding of the Republic of China books publishing a sharp increase in the number, reflecting the influence of "Western learning spreading to the East" of the Republic of China books cover design, but also reflects the Republic of China books cover designer selfless dedication. From the process of the emergence and development of these factors, we can conclude that, under the background of global cultural exchanges and integration, we can not follow the beaten track, blindly negate traditional culture, but to further explore the essence of Chinese traditional culture and boldly absorb foreign advanced design ideas and binding techniques. Adhering to the principle of open and inclusive attitude to accept the foreign culture, in the western excellent design theory and visual elements, the Chinese traditional culture into one of them, carry forward, so that the integration of ancient and modern, not only to meet the needs of readers, but also to further improve and enhance people to enjoy the level.Books recorded the spiritual civilization of mankind, and in the Republic of China period book cover design reflects the profound Chinese traditional culture, has a profound cultural heritage. While absorbing the advanced design ideas and artistic styles of the west, it has kept the Chinese traditional culture spirit, and achieved the harmony and unity between inner beauty and external beauty. This is a good book, meaning deep, rich content of the book cover is our reference and learning model. The ultimate goal of this paper is to combine the national and creative, artistic and commercial, so that the cover of the book is to convey the cultural spirit. The of book cover design works analysis, combing, and strive to completely and systematically discussed during the period of the Republic of China books cover art on modern graphic design significance, is to improve the art accomplishment of the modern book binding and layout designer instructions and guiding role, has certain cultural value and social significance.