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Analysis on the Historical Development, Characteristics and Placement of Ming Furniture
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Abstract
Furniture from the Ming dynasty is renowned for its distinct beauty and simplicity and is a priceless piece of Chinese history and culture. Additionally, the social and economic climate of the Ming Dynasty had a significant impact on the growth and prosperity of Ming furniture. The placement of furniture during the Ming Dynasty, however, not only emphasized the harmony of functionality and aesthetics but also expressed the thoughts and preferences of the Ming literati of the period. To highlight the distinctiveness of traditional Chinese furniture, this essay will first discuss the historical context of the development of furniture during the Ming Dynasty, then will particularly introduce a type of Ming furniture—Huanghuali furniture. The study will then analyze the simplicity, functionality, and indoor arrangement of Ming furniture to create a thorough introduction to Ming furniture and Chinese culture to let people better comprehend it.
Keywords
Ming furniture, historical context, simplicity, placement
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Gao,J. (2023). Analysis on the Historical Development, Characteristics and Placement of Ming Furniture. Communications in Humanities Research,6,56-62.
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