LANTERN IN NANJING, CHINA: CULTURAL DIMENSION AND INHERITANCE

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find lanterns in the cultural and heritage dimensions of Nanjing, China, in cultural activities and to develop related cultural and creative products. Design in the order of aesthetic function and art, and explore lighting design solutions for art and commerce in China. To this end, the researcher analyzed innovative lighting design of Chinese lighting art and related culture through qualitative research, literature analysis, questionnaire survey, and network-related data collection, laid the foundation for the requirements and principles of Chinese lighting culture dissemination and inheritance, provided new ideas and methods, and hoped to provide help for the rest of innovative design and manufacturing of Chinese lighting culture. 

The results show that Chinese lighting culture reflects the cultural dimension from four aspects and knowledge. The above lighting culture has practical significance and can play the role of lighting. From the traditional point of view, it represents Chinese traditional culture, reflects the cultural characteristics of different historical times, and confirms the traces of Chinese cultural heritage. From a cultural perspective, it represents the national folk handicraft with local characteristics. From the point of view of faith, Chinese lighting culture is also closely related to the religious beliefs of the local people. From the inheritance point of view， based on retaining the artistic character and cultural connotation, we should not only improve materials and work to meet the needs of modern life but also keep pace with the times in the content. The model design should meet the social aesthetic needs, attract people to pay more attention to the current situation and future development, and allow traditional intangible cultural heritage to penetrate into people's lives, which is an effective way to preserve and inherit this culture. The Chinese lighting culture, which has been inherited to this day, has inherited the great cultural tradition of China. From function to material, from form to color, which has a certain impact on today's modern lighting.