Shu brocade is an outstanding example of ancient Chinese textile techniques and a material cultural carrier that embodies the spiritual world, religious beliefs and social structure of the ancient Shu people. This study, in combination with unearthed reports and existing cultural relics, conducts the collection and organization of Shu brocade pattern images, the analysis of form details, the sorting out of internal relationships, as well as the textual interpretation of related techniques and historical culture. It focuses on analyzing the artistic characteristics of Shu brocade patterns, colors, and other aspects, using specific cases to sort them out and study the cultural customs and aesthetic tastes involved. It analyzes the form and cultural connotation of typical patterns from different levels, the relationships between different patterns, and conducts horizontal and vertical image comparisons. Through multidisciplinary research methods such as iconology, semiotics, and cultural anthropology, it aims to systematically sort out and deeply analyze the artistic system, cultural connotation, and unique style of ancient Shu brocade patterns.

Ren Xingyuan, Mao Yanhong. Patterns, Culture and Characteristics: A Study of Ancient Shu Brocade Patterns. Frontiers in Art Research (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 7: 58-62. https://doi.org/10.25236/FAR.2025.070709.

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