A Study Of Peony Patterns In Modern Chinese Everyday Enamels

Enamel entered the Chinese market at the beginning of the 20 th century and gradually became integrated into people’s daily lives thanks to its economic and practical advantages.With a growing economy,changing lifestyles and the advancement of commercial pursuits,enamel has become widely used in people’s daily lives,and can be found in almost every aspect of clothing,food,housing and transport,performing a variety of functions.This article takes the peony motif in modern Chinese enamel as its object of study.By introducing the development of the enamel industry and its widespread use in modern life,the article illustrates the practical and decorative nature of enamel objects.Through a review of the development of the peony motif in Chinese history and its decorative status,the article analyses the reasons for its popularity.As a popular decorative element in traditional Chinese culture,the peony has become a distinctive motif in modern everyday enamel decoration due to its unique artistry and beautiful meaning.At the same time,the modern enamel peony pattern has evolved from the traditional peony pattern in terms of shape,colour,composition and combination.The collision of traditional and modern elements,the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures,technological innovation and the pursuit of a better life are all factors that have driven the development of modern peony patterns,with the pursuit of a better life being the main reason for the innovative development of peony patterns.The study of modern everyday enamel peony patterns helps to explore the integration of traditional culture and modern design,as well as to gain insight into the relationship between design and people’s daily lives.Whether as decoration or as a cultural symbol,the innovation and development of peony motifs on modern everyday enamel is an exploration and practice of the transmission of traditional culture in modern life.Therefore,the study of peony patterns on modern everyday enamels has not only theoretical but also practical significance.