The Visual Symbol System and Narrative Mechanisms of Guangfu Plaster Sculpture

Abstract

This study focuses on the visual symbol system and narrative mechanisms of Guangfu plaster sculpture, aiming to explore its internal logic in image classification, structural organization, spatial embedding, and cultural expression. Drawing upon theories from visual semiotics and architectural iconography, the paper analyzes representative images from traditional buildings in the Guangfu region. Through typological classification, narrative structure interpretation, and spatial semantic analysis, it reveals how plaster sculpture forms a highly organized system of visual language. The findings show that the imagery is not a random decorative overlay, but a culturally encoded system that reflects social ethics, regional identity, and collective memory. The research contributes to the understanding of how traditional image systems function in spatial rituals and cultural communication, and offers a theoretical foundation for their contemporary interpretation and application.