Aesthetic Analysis Of The Buddhist Lotus Pattern

Lotus patterns,is one of the first plant patterns to enter the field of decorative.It has a long history,and shows the vitality and influence until now.This is because of the description of the literary classics,the favorite of the folk art,the symbolic meaning and effect of Buddhism,and the common sense between the three.This article through the literature analysis and the image analysis method,uses the theories of iconography,sociology,archaeology and religion,analysis of lotus in literary works,folk art,the meaning of Buddhist Classics.According to the early period of Buddhism(Wei Jin Southern and Northern Dynasties),the prosperous period of Buddhism(Sui and Tang Dynasties),the folk period of Buddhism(Sung Yuan Ming and Qing Dynasties),this article analysis the expression and Buddhism symbol of lotus of the different periods,describes the characteristics and relationships of the Buddhist lotus pattern and the general pattern of lotus in each period,discusses the religious significance and function of lotus pattern.Find the answer that in the process of the development of Chinese Buddhism,why the lotus pattern has become the most significant symbol of Buddhism,the process and characteristics of the development of the lotus pattern.