Traditional Culture and Modern Design (4)

From the above discussion, that is, from the culture and art of Europe's most glorious period, we have clearly seen the position of historical culture in modern design. The Renaissance movement in Europe, to a large extent, is the reflection and reinheritance of traditional culture and art.

In fact, until today, we value the value of a design work, or two points: advanced technology and rich culture. The so-called advanced technology is largely for economic purposes, that is, improving efficiency and reducing costs. Rich culture is a level that embodies social aesthetics. In many cases, cultural content will also bring invaluable added value to the design. As mentioned above, at the 2003 Shanghai Furniture Fair, a suite of Louis XIV bedroom furniture that mimics why it can sell at high prices is technically high? Not! It is the added value of its high cultural content.

From the most famous European sculptures, paintings and design works, we will also find that those world-class boutiques are almost all rich in history and culture. Therefore, in the treasure trove of European art, the masterpieces of those world masters are mostly drawn from historical cultures such as ancient Greek mythology. It can be said that it is the ancient Greek myth that created the modern art of Europe; to continue to expand, it can also be said that the ancient Greek-Roman culture created the modern European civilization. This is not our discovery today, but the wisdom of ancient sages. Newton said that we are far more visible than our predecessors because we always stand on the shoulders of giants. Modern Europeans are standing at the peak of ancient Greek-Roman culture and have created a modern civilization that they are proud of today.

We have listed many of the famous European art and design works in the past. The reason why they became famous arts in the world, apart from the artistry of artists and designers, the more important is the historical and cultural information contained in the works themselves. Without these rich historical and cultural information, their artistic value is likely to be difficult to achieve today's achievements. Let's look at some of the following cases.

Da Vinci is a world-famous artist. His artistic achievements are hard to come by. The Last Supper is one of Da Vinci's most famous works of art. The painting on the walls of a cloister restaurant in Milan is very famous. Besides the art level of Kai Da Vinci, it is the master of art. Through their own works of art, they convey an ancient and mysterious religious message to people. The work reminds people of the biblical story of Judas betraying Jesus. On the eve of the celebration of the Passover, Jesus and his Twelve Apostles sat at the dinner table for dinner. There were thirteen people at the dinner table. This was the last meal they had together for dinner. At the table, Jesus suddenly felt trouble. He told his disciples that one of them would betray him; but Jesus did not say that he was Judas, and the disciples did not know who would betray Jesus. Most disciples leapt up in excitement, but Jesus seemed very calm. The quiet scenery outside the window, the blue sky, was like a halo around Jesus' head. There was a dark face on the right side of Jesus. He was leaning backwards, holding a purse in his hand. He was the traitor, Judah Iscarriot, and the purse contained thirty pieces of silver for the sale of Jesus. Rewards. The thirteen people in the picture have different expressions, but they leave us with an unforgettable look. Whenever we appreciate this famous artwork, we will interpret all the new meanings from the disciples' demeanor, as well as the emotions and characters expressed by the demeanor, and obtain many historical and cultural information that we have not known in the past.

"Freedom to Lead the People" is Delacroix's work that reflects the 1830 revolution. The painter praised this revolutionary movement attended by workers, the petty bourgeoisie and intellectuals with unrestrained enthusiasm. The Statue of Liberty was exposed on the upper body, holding a gun in her left hand, holding a tricolor flag in her right hand, and calling on the people to advance. The face of the Statue of Liberty and the pair of tight and plump breasts formed the center of gravity of the entire picture, and later viewers were amazed by it. The poet described her chest as "extremely beautiful, bold, fighting, and noble". The chest of the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of the birth of a revolution. This is truly a great artistic creation that combines revolutionary realism with revolutionary romanticism.

The writer Dumas recalled: "On July 27, I met Delacroix on the side of the Argo Bridge. He pointed me at the brave warriors who could only be seen on the days of the Great Revolution. The scene made Delacroix feel extremely fearful and uneasy, but when he saw the tricolor flag flying over Notre-Dame in Paris, he was thrilled, the passions overcame the fear, and the people who initially feared him were greatly praised.” Months later, the painter created a large-scale giant painting “Glorious Three Days” to commemorate the three days of the 1830 execution of Charles X by the people of Paris.

The appeal of the work not only stops there, but it also reminds people of the various myths of the goddess of liberty. According to ancient Roman legends, the Romans fought long-term with Albay Longe, the neighboring city of Etrus, and both were exhausted. The elders of the two cities agreed to make a decisive battle. The three brothers of the Roman family, the Horus family, solemnly swore at the time that they had received weapons from their father: "It was not a return of victory, it was a battle dead in the battlefield." It is this moment in the picture. The atmosphere on the screen is clear: For the survival of the nation, to save the motherland, only the interests of families and individuals are sacrificed.

"Creation of Adam" is an important part of Michelangelo's most famous fresco, "Genesis". Genesis is a giant mural painted on the 500-square-meter roof of Sistine Chapel. The murals are based on the biblical story of the epoch-making till the Flood Ark. They were named "God distinguishes between darkness and light", "Creation of the sun, moon, and flora and fauna", "Creation of fish and animals in the sea," "Creation of Adam," and "creation." Eve, Fallen and Adam and Eve were expelled from paradise, Noah built an altar, Flood, Noah drunken, etc. The charm of this giant mural is not only that it expresses the beauty of the human body, but also because it presents an ancient and mythological story with infinite vitality to the people, allowing people to stand in front of the wall and think of Yu Yu. The table is infinite, and the end of the universe is endless." Legends of various legends of human origin... This giant mural benefits from the artist's extensive historical and cultural knowledge. It also benefits from the creation of ancient mythological traditions and the creation of ancient cultures. Ancestors.

Michelangelo's “David” (museum of stone, 2.5 meters high, 5.5 meters high and attached to the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence) created in 1501-1504 AD is considered to be the most worthy boast in Western art history. One of the male figurines of the human body is not only this, but also a concrete embodiment of Renaissance humanism. Its praise to the human body is, on the surface, a “rejuvenation” of ancient Greek art. It essentially means that people have been freed from the dark medieval embarrassment and fully recognized the tremendous power of man in transforming the world. Michelangelo devoted great enthusiasm to the carving process. He created not only a statue, but also a symbol of the artistic expression of the liberation movement. As the highest realm of an era of sculpture works, "David" will always shine endlessly in the history of art.

David was a young hero in the Bible. He later became King of Israel and brought the country into unity. In the reign of King Saul of Israel, the Philistines attacked Israel. Among them was a giant warrior Goliath, invincible; David saw this scene, volunteered to fight, and killed Goliath with wisdom and courage. Guarded the cities and people of the motherland. There are many works of art based on David's theme. Michelangelo chose not to use David's predecessors' performance to defeat the enemy and step his enemy's skull under his feet. Instead, David chose to welcome the state of the battle. In this work, David is a muscular, well-balanced young warrior figure. Standing with confidence, he stood in a confident manner. He took stones in his left hand, drooped his right hand, and turned his head to the left. His face was handsome and his eyes were staring out into the distance, as if he were searching for enemies farther away from the horizon. Put in a new fight. David is a majestic bodybuilder, bold and brave, and full of body and face and muscles, embodying all the idealized male beauty of the outer and inner. The young hero stared forward with anger, his expression was full of intense tension and strong will, and the great power accumulated in his body seemed ready to explode.

The statue was carved from a single piece of stone. In order to make the statue more magnificent on the base, the artist intentionally enlarges the figure's head and two arms, making David appear more powerful and full in the audience's perspective. Giant sense.

Garden art is a master of many arts such as painting, sculpture and architecture. European garden art occupies an important position in the history of world garden art. In garden art, it has always been known for embodying European classical art. A garden is a history of cultural and artistic deduction. The Palace of Versailles in France, designed and built by famous designer Le Nott, is large-scale, prominent in style, rich in content, and varied in technique. It perfectly embodies the style of European classicism.

Versailles has a planned area of ​​1,600 hectares and 22 entrances. The palace was built for 26 years. The palace sits east to the west and is built on artificially piled terraces, with its axis extending axially and eastward. The gardens are located on the west side of the palace. There are gardens and forest gardens. From the palace overlooking the garden, far-sighted, the axis can reach the horizon of 8 kilometers away, magnificent. The Kings Avenue is 330 meters long and 45 meters wide. At the end of the avenue is the famous Apollo Spring Pool. After the spring pool is the spectacular Grand Canal, which is 1,650 meters long, 62 meters wide and 1013 meters long. The canal extends both the central axis and the swamp drainage problem. There are also flower beds on both sides of the flowerbed. There are 14 small forest gardens on both sides of the King's Park in the Palace of Versailles. There are different themes in this garden, and they have different concepts and distinctive styles.

The Palace of Versailles was built as a green palace and casino, demonstrating a superb artistic approach to create a vast space. It is worthy of being the pinnacle of European gardens.

William Hill in the United Kingdom was originally a Baroque garden in the mountains. Prince Carl of Hesse went to Italy and enjoyed the renaissance gardens there, in particular the House of Falnis. After returning home, he brought the Italian architect Gurniello and made him design this kind of garden in Kassel, designed Wilhelm's garden and built it in 1718.
The main axis of the garden extends from the statue of Hercules, the Greek Hercules on the top of the hill, to the city of Kassel, which is 5 km long. The garden is 2 km long and the garden is 300 metres above sea level. This axis descended from the top of the mountain and was a total of 600 levels. It was spectacular and later it only built 200 levels. The water theater, sculptures, etc. are set on the axis. Decades later, Schwartzkaf, who had worked in the United Kingdom, introduced natural styles to the park and built many exotic spots, including a Chinese-style "Mulan Village."

After 1785, the garden gradually transformed into a landscape. In addition to the Baroque axis, many other landscapes have disappeared. However, the Wilhelm Mountain Gardens are still British classical gardens, embodying the traditional European cultural spirit.

Blenheim Palace was the official residence of the famous British General John Churchill in 1704. He was rewarded for defeating Louis XIV’s army in Bavaria, winning the Battle of Blenheim, calling him the Duke of Marlborough, and giving this mansion to him. Blenheim Palace, a masterpiece of the then famous architect John Vanbuehler, was completed between 1705 and 1722. The layout of the garden and the architectural style are all reflected in the outstanding feats established by the Duke of Marlborough. It covers almost all the classical art of ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and ancient Roman times.

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace. He was the grandson of the eighth Duke of Marlborough. He inherited the fine traditions of this illustrious family, played an outstanding military talent and had a brilliant experience. Political career. Winston Churchill once wrote a biography of his family. He successfully defended the United Kingdom in World War II and later served as British Prime Minister.

The cases we have just cited are irrefutable in stating that the modern civilization in Europe has an inseparable link with the ancient civilization of the Mediterranean, and that this civilization has been created.