基于符号学的明代补子探究

Exploration of the Ming Dynasty Sub-up Based on Semiotics

文章基于符号学视角,以罗兰·巴尔特的二级表意法对明代补子进行直指层面和涵指层面的解读,可以更加系统化地分析明代补子的符号特征,从而挖掘其深层次文化内涵。研究发现明代补子的诞生与明代封建专制制度、传统思想文化、经济和工艺等发展状况有关,代表穿着者的身份、地位和等级,也象征着封建礼制和封建专制制度。

Based on the semiotic perspective,the article interpreted the sub-up of the Ming Dynasty by Roland Barthes’second-level ideographic method,including the denotative level and the connotative level,which can analyze it more systematically,and thus explored its deep-seated cultural connotation.It was found that the appearance of the sub-up of the Ming Dynasty was related to the development of feudal autocratic system,traditional culture of thought,economy and craftsmanship,represented the status and rank of the wearer,and also symbolized the feudal ritual system and autocratic system.