中国伞文化审美意识

Cultural Implication of Traditional Chinese Umbrella

中国是世界上首先发明伞的国家,在中华传统文化中,伞作为一种文化符号,蕴含着许多思维方式、生活习俗、政治观念和审美价值。伞的物态之美具体表现为材质美、图案美、装饰美、伞舞之美;伞在民俗事象中的象征意义具体表现为它是中华民族性格中含蓄美的体现;伞被作为礼物赠送时,表达了不惧风雨、情谊长存的含义;伞在古代隐秘的深层次的文化意蕴体现为对天神的敬畏、宗教意识,同时它还是崇福避邪的工具。

Umbrella is first invented in China.As a symbol of traditional Chinese culture, it embodies Chinese people’s way of thinking, life style and customs, political ideas and aesthetic value.The beauty of umbrella lies in its texture, design, ornament and umbrella dance.The symbolic meaning of umbrella in folk customs displays the implicit characteristic of Chinese people.Umbrella, as a token of friendship despite rains and storms, is a common present.In ancient Chinese covert culture, umbrella also expresses people’s awe to gods and their religious awareness.In addition, it is also a tool to bring fortunes and avoid evil spirit.