| Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry,a type of canvas work,originated in Europe and was introduced in China.Its unique artistic style makes “Shanghai style” woolen needlepoint tapestry more appealing and intriguing.Since works are not completed by machine,Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry has always been crafted by embroidery artists.Those works integrate Chinese traditional crafts with foreign crafts,making its way to the global stage.As a western imported goods,Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry possess the characteristic which fuse Chinese culture and foreign culture as the very beginning.Previous studies have suggested that there is a gap in the research on Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry.The paper study Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry from the perspective of Chinese and foreign communication.This paper consists of four parts.The first part,based on a detailed analysis of Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry,reviews its fools,raw materials,crafts and topics,and concludes the special particularity of those art works.The second part,from the perspective of Chinese and foreign communication,reveals the origin of Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry,including geographical location,history,embroidery,Haipai culture,labor market,and so on.Combined with Comparative Advantage Theory,it deduces that the reason why woolen needlepoint tapestry develops in Shanghai.The third part,used fieldwork research and literature review method,divides the Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry development into six periods: start-up period,growth period,maturity period,heyday period,decline period and renewal period.It also explores crafts development and Chinese foreign trade figures during these periods,and summarizes core factors that help Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry develop.In the fourth part,after investigating some Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry companies and interviewing employees and embroidery artists,for undefined questions or unclear concepts,the paper outlines difference in the status quo between Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry artworks and Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry handicrafts,and explores their innovative development path.It also come up with solutions to how Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry rejuvenate.Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry,a national intangible cultural heritage,is an important part of China’s fine traditional culture.It is seen as a bridge between past and present.The paper focuses on study into Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry from perspective of Chinese and foreign communication.Survey of local companies reveals the existing condition of Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry.It aims to unveil the way of origin and development of Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry,and to explore the road to sustainable development.This paper provides a new viewpoint on Shanghai woolen needlepoint tapestry,and a guideline for researchers and designers. |
