Han Dynasty costume aesthetics and class

Based on the socio-economic and ideological background, this paper explores the characteristics of clothing of different classes and the cultural significance behind them. First of all, the civil official costumes show a majestic and magnificent style, reflecting the majesty and nobility of the literati class; secondly, the military costumes are characterized by grandeur and majesty, emphasizing the might and strength of the soldiers; Thirdly, the merchant clothing showed the characteristics of extravagance and luxury, reflecting the wealth of the merchant class and the pursuit of luxury life; Finally, the costumes of ordinary people are mainly simple and simple, showing the simple life and pragmatic attitude of ordinary people. Through the analysis of the characteristics of these costumes, it can be seen that the social background and ideological concepts have a profound influence on the clothing styles of different classes. It embodies the spirit of the times and aesthetic pursuit. In general, the clothing culture of the Han Dynasty not only has unique artistic value, but also an important part of traditional Chinese culture, which has had a profound impact on the clothing culture of later generations.

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Journal
Costume and Culture Studies
Published
2024-08-09
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https://doi.org/10.6914/ccs.020302
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Fashion and Cultural Textiles
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Abstract

Based on the socio-economic and ideological background, this paper explores the characteristics of clothing of different classes and the cultural significance behind them. First of all, the civil official costumes show a majestic and magnificent style, reflecting the majesty and nobility of the literati class; secondly, the military costumes are characterized by grandeur and majesty, emphasizing the might and strength of the soldiers; Thirdly, the merchant clothing showed the characteristics of extravagance and luxury, reflecting the wealth of the merchant class and the pursuit of luxury life; Finally, the costumes of ordinary people are mainly simple and simple, showing the simple life and pragmatic attitude of ordinary people. Through the analysis of the characteristics of these costumes, it can be seen that the social background and ideological concepts have a profound influence on the clothing styles of different classes. It embodies the spirit of the times and aesthetic pursuit. In general, the clothing culture of the Han Dynasty not only has unique artistic value, but also an important part of traditional Chinese culture, which has had a profound impact on the clothing culture of later generations.

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