“质有余者,不受饰也”——明代苏式椅子所蕴含的特有文化精神研究

The Study of the Unique Cultural Spirit Embodied in Suzhou-style Chair in Ming Dynasty——The Beauty of Nature and Simplicity

明代文人对于红木家具是情有独钟的,他们在家具历史中占据着重要的位置。他们对周身之物及环境要求颇高,很好的体现了"道器合一"的美学造诣。明代苏式家具保留至今的主要是凳椅类、几案类、橱柜类、床榻类、台案类等。本文从苏式椅子材质、种类和文化内涵归纳总结,我们通过了解特定时期、特定区域的苏式家具所蕴含的特有文化精神,学习中国传统文化,更好地理解古代家具的制作工艺及文化内涵。

Many scholars in Ming Dynasty formed a unique attachment to the mahogany furniture which has occupied an important position in the history of furniture. The mahogany furniture has placed a high demand on the surrounding articles, thus reflecting the aesthetic essence of combining the furniture with Tao. The Suzhou-style furniture in Ming Dynasty, which is still preserved, can be classified into the chair, table, cabinet or bed and so on. This paper will summarize the material, category and cultural essence of Suzhou-style chair. Moreover, it can offer a deeper insight into the producing technique and cultural essence of the ancient furniture through understand the cultural spirit of Suzhou-style furniture in particular stage and area and study the traditional culture of China.