A Study of Continuous Pattern Applied to The Wooden Parquetry Creation－Using Orchidaceae as an Example

• Main Authors: Zeng, Jian-Hao, 曾建豪
• Other Authors: Hsu, Ho-Chieh
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2017
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/78vxgd

碩士 === 國立臺灣師範大學 === 設計學系 === 106 === Continuous patterns, which feature rapid layout and arrangement and vivid visual effects, are considerably applied in packaging, clothing, and architectural creations. Wood has regenerative characteristics and exhibits diverse textures and colors; thus, it is widely applied as a material in everyday life. Since ancient times, orchids have been developed as special cultural products. Among the flower exports of Taiwan, orchids account for the highest export percent. This indicates that orchids are attractive to more than ethnic Chinese people. Many studies regarding continuous patterns have been conducted, but few have explored their applications in wooden elements. As a result, the present creation study focused on the application of continuous patterns in combination with wooden elements and Orchidaceae to determine the relevant development possibility. This study involved literature review of analysis of Orchidaceae to understand orchid characteristics and research related to wood as a material to serve as a reference for subsequent selection of creation materials. Wooden parquetry types were studied to clarify the differences between processing techniques. Pattern definition and composition styles were used as the basis of continuous pattern design. In the third chapter, cases related to wooden cartouche panel and parquetry wooden boxes were studied and analyzed to identify relevant development contexts and trends. The fourth chapter involved systematic analysis of Cymbidium petal shapes, inflorescence shapes, leaf patterns, and plant form to facilitate extracting form images. After the images were converted into geometric units, they were combined with continuous pattern laws and results obtained in aforementioned studies. Computer-aided design was used to arrange and assemble the units and patterns to create wooden parquetry; then, computer-aided manufacturing was used to cut components and produce digital continuum through hardware and software integration. Consequently, four wooden parquetry works were created: Jie-Bi (compact arrangement) and Chi-Bu (intense multiplicity) of floral orchids and Dang-Yang (wavy vibration) and Yao-Yi (swaying) of artistic orchids. Through literature review, case analysis, and creation evidence, the following conclusions were drawn. (a) Extracting design form images from floral orchids of the Cymbidium genus showed the most notable recognition rate among Orchidaceae, whereas images from artistic orchids were less recognizable. (b) Cymbidium and wooden elements applied in parquetry manifested the characteristics of both. (c) Systemized unit forms enabled contextual designs (d) Embedding cultural connotations into the design created the uniqueness of the wooden parquetries. (e) Wooden parquetries featuring Cymbidium are suitable to be used for grid composition. (f) Materials with great brightness differences should be used for the figure and ground of the unit patterns.