Although the Ming and Qing Dynasties belonged to the fallen age in the change of the times, it was the golden age of traditional mahogany furniture in the Qing Dynasty. The mahogany furniture of various styles was fine, the proportion was appropriate, and it was beautiful and practical. It is still beautiful and durable. Let's take a look at the characteristics of mahogany furniture in the Ming and Qing Dynasties with Xiaobian!
First, the style characteristics of Ming Dynasty furniture , detailed analysis has the following four points:
1. Simplified styling and line-based Strict proportional relationship is the basis of furniture styling. The proportion of the local and local furniture, the proportion of decoration and the overall shape of the Ming Dynasty furniture are extremely well-balanced and coordinated. The lines of its various components are in a straight and beautiful position. Rigid and soft, the lines are quite stiff, not soft, not weak, showing simplicity, simplicity, elegance, and generous beauty.
2. The structure is rigorous and the workmanship is fine. The structure of Ming Dynasty furniture is very scientific. No glue is used without nails, and it is not affected by the dampness or dryness of natural conditions. Between the parts with large spans, the slabs, the toothed strips, the vouchers, the ring mouth, the dwarf, the tyrants, the broccoli, the broccoli, etc. are both beautiful and strong. The structural design of furniture in the Ming Dynasty is an excellent combination of science and art.
3. Appropriate decoration, simple and appropriate decoration Ming Dynasty furniture decoration techniques can be said to be a variety of, carving, enamel, inlay, drawing, are used. Decorative materials are also very extensive, such as çç…, 甸, bamboo, teeth, jade, stone, etc., everything is not rejected. However, it is never greedy to pile up, nor to sculpt, but to make appropriate fittings according to the overall requirements. Such as the back panel of the chair, for a small area of ​​openwork or inlay, in the part of the table, the application of dwarf or clip flower. Although it has been decorated, but overall, it still does not lose the plain and delicate nature; it can be described as appropriate and icing on the cake. The most prominent feature of Ming style furniture decoration is that a large number of motifs with auspicious meanings such as Fang Sheng, Pan Chang, Wan Zi, Ruyi, Yuntou, Turtle, Curved Ruler, Chain, etc. are compared with Qing style furniture. The meaning of the theme of furniture decoration is mostly elegant, which enhances the elegance of Ming style furniture.
4. Hard and beautiful wood The wood texture of Ming Dynasty furniture is natural and beautiful, showing the image of the knees and other feathers, which is endless. Taking full advantage of the texture advantages of wood and exerting the natural beauty of the hardwood material itself, this is another outstanding feature of Ming Dynasty hardwood furniture. The hardwood furniture materials used in the Ming Dynasty are mostly yellow pears and red sandalwood. These high-grade hardwoods have the natural beauty of tones and textures. At the time of production, the craftsmen, in addition to fine workmanship, do not add lacquer, do not make large-scale decoration, make full use of, make full use of the color and texture of the wood itself, form their own unique aesthetic taste, form their own unique style.
Second, the Qing Dynasty furniture is characterized by Qing Dynasty furniture, from a historical perspective of development can be roughly divided into three stages.
The first stage was from the early Qing Dynasty to the beginning of Kangxi. This stage was the continuation of the Ming Dynasty, both in terms of craftsmanship and craftsmanship. Therefore, the furniture styling and decoration during this period is still a continuation of Ming Dynasty furniture. Because it is not long, the characteristics are not obvious, and there are no more handed down works. This period is still in the inheritance period of the previous generation, and the furniture style can be called Ming style.
The second stage is Kangxi to Jiaqing. This period of time was a period of stability in the social politics of the Qing Dynasty, and the period of development of the social economy was a period recognized in the history of the Qing Dynasty. The furniture at this stage has also flourished with the development of society, the needs of the people and the advancement of science and technology. In the Qianlong period of the golden age of the Qing Dynasty, furniture production reached its peak. These Shengshi furniture styles are completely different from the previous generations and represent the mainstream of the Qing Dynasty. They are called "Qing Style" by later generations. The style of Qing style furniture generally has the following two points:
1. The shape is thick and solemn. 2. The decoration is more, full, rich, gorgeous.
The third stage is from Daoguang to the end of the Qing Dynasty.
At the time of Tongzhi and Guangxu, the social economy went from bad to worse. At the same time, due to the foreign capitalist economy, culture, and the input of the church, China's self-sufficient feudal economy has changed, and foreign culture has also infiltrated into Chinese territory. The style of furniture in this period was also affected and changed. The shape accepts the influence of Rococo on French architecture and French furniture. Pursue the curvaceous beauty of women and over-decorate. Wood is not noble, and work is rough.
Source: GO Jiaju Furniture Network
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