An Analysis of The Artistic Features and Cultural Connotation of The Bronze Mirror Decoration in Tang Dynasty

Taking the Grape Mirror of Sea Beast as an example

Abstract

Bronze mirrors played an indispensable role in the development history of Chinese ancient arts and crafts. It plays a pivotal role in the whole cultural system. Its shape and decorative patterns embody the essence of Chinese traditional culture, and at the same time, it is the product of the comprehensive influence of political, economic and cultural elements in the specific historical period, and with the progress of society and the development of the era, it shows the unique artistic style and characteristics. As an ancient creature image, sea beasts have a close relationship with bronze mirrors. They not only reflect the yearning and pursuit of beautiful things at that time, but also reflect the unique ideas and aesthetic taste of Chinese people. This article takes the decoration theme of the Tang Dynasty sea animal grape mirror as the entry point and probes into its decorative art features and cultural connotation.