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Unveiling the Symbolism: A Comparative Exploration of Chinese Mandarin Square and British Heraldry
ZHU Wen-ting, ZHANG Hui-qin
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5836/2025.10.008
Beijing City University, Beijing, China Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Beijing, China
The exchange and mutual appreciation of different cultures is an important topic in the context of globalization, and traditional patterns are the crystallization of the national cultures of various countries. The study focuses on the Ming Dynasty Mandarin square in ancient China and the Tudor Dynasty coat of arms during the same period in England. By using comparative research, case studies, and combining historical documents and images, the origins of the two types of decorations are traced, and their social connotations and influencing factors are analyzed. Research has shown that under the influence of the historical backgrounds of politics, economy, and culture, the two types of decorative patterns exhibit a realistic aesthetic trend. The cultural connotations not only demonstrate social narrative functions such as customs and rituals, but also reflect political system functions such as hierarchy and honor. The different historical origins give rise to cultural differences in the selection of decorative elements between the two. The comparative study of the two is not only beneficial for conducting decorative design research from a global perspective, but also can promote the modern inheritance of traditional patterns while seeking common ground and reserving differences.
Ming Dynasty, Tudor Dynasty, Mandarin square, coat of arms, connotations, comparative research
Journal of Literature and Art Studies, October 2025, Vol. 15, No. 10, 790-798
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