Journal of Chaohu University ›› 2020, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (2): 106-111.doi: 10.12152/j.issn.1672-2868.2020.02.015

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Semiotic Study on the Semantic Communication of Armchairs in Ming Dynasty

WANG Wen-zhi,YANG Yan-hong,School of Art, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu Anhui 241000   

  1. School of Art, Anhui Polytechnic University
  • Received:2019-10-22 Online:2020-03-25 Published:2020-06-16

Abstract: From the perspective of semiotics, this paper explains the denotation and connotation of Ming -style round-backed armchair furniture under the influence of the two symbol elements of Signifier and Signified. It also explains the way and significance of the semantic transmission of Ming-style round-backed armchair symbol, and further reveals the positive boosting effect of semiotics principles on the development of ancient Chinese furniture culture, and analyzes the splendid Ming-style furniture culture from various angles.

Key words:  , semiotics, Ming arm-chair, symbolic semantics, semantic message

CLC Number: 

  • J525.3