Frontiers in Art Research, 2024, 6(11); doi: 10.25236/FAR.2024.061109.
Zhang Nan1, Jia Dongyi2
1College of Art and Design, Shaanxi Fashion Engineering University, Xianyang, 712046, China
2College of Design and Art, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an, 710021, China
The Shang Dynasty “Three Conjoined Brozne Wares of Fuhao” is one of the bronze masterpieces of the middle of the Shang Dynasty, and the design of objects of the Shang Dynasty was the first peak in Chinese history and culture. This paper takes this artifact as an example, firstly analyzes the design characteristics of this artifact, then analyzes the scene of use, the group of use and the purpose of use of this artifact by combining with the corresponding literature, and accordingly analyzes the background of the era in which this artifact is located. On this basis, the design concepts and origins of the “Three Conjoined Brozne Wares of Fuhao” are explored based on the context of the era, combining the theories and methods of design, sociology and history.
Design culture; Bronzes; Historical research
Zhang Nan, Jia Dongyi. Examination of “Three Conjoined Brozne Wares of Fuhao” Design Concepts. Frontiers in Art Research (2024) Vol. 6, Issue 11: 59-63. https://doi.org/10.25236/FAR.2024.061109.
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