A Study of the Chinese Classic Furtinitures in the Traditional Chinese Paintings

• Main Authors: Don-Cheng Huang, 黃東啟
• Other Authors: Chie-Peng Chang
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2002
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/01703543876029910882

碩士 === 中原大學 === 室內設計研究所 === 90 === Abstract Furniture is an essential and indispensable element in daily life. In terms of furniture, a door can be opened to the understanding of a particular culture. In ancient China, the literati plays a significant role in the design of furniture and presentation of it. Therefore, Chinese classic furniture is more than just a common practical craft. It is actually a way of living, a way of thinking, a way of aesthetics, and above all, a way of their perspective of the whole universe. This research analyses the role of Chinese classic furniture in traditional Chinese painting and the living of the literati. It also explores the interaction between furniture and people. This research is organised as follows: Chapter one:It introduces the research topic and the research method. It also reviews relevant literatures on Chinese classic furniture and literati''s living space. Chapter two:It explores the historical background of classic furniture, focusing on its relationship with the literati. It includes three aspects: custom, domestic life and literati''s interests. Chapter three:It considers sitting and lying furniture, including beds, couches, chairs and stools. Through studying the arrangement of these types of furniture, it aims to reveal the philosophy of the arrangement of literati’s living space. Chapter four:It focuses on domestic furniture, including tables, desks, racks, and small tables.In terms of studying the arrangement of these types of furniture, it attempts to interpret how the literati enjoy their living painting, writing calligraphy, playing chess, playing music, and holding tea savouring party.Moreover, by means of the poems on the screen the connection of living space and literal life is show. Chapter five:It explores the interaction between furniture and bodily senses, through seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching to study the meanings behind. Chapter six concludes: It summarizes the significance of furniture in living space reflected from three aspects: the literati''s living, the aesthetic activity, and the experience of senses.Moreover, it suggest further research that might follow this research. Keyword: furniture, senses, traditional Chinese painting, living space, Literati’s living.