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The Decorative Arts Symbol of Miao Costumes

LU Xiao-yun

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Miao costumes can replace the functions of words,and are the visual representation of Miao history,litera-ture,art,philosophy and beliefs.Miao people show their aesthetic taste,love of faith,the original and ancient totem of awareness and perception of life in their own unique artistic language and the form of clothing.Miao ethnic costumes are not a simple craft,but a national historical and cultural heritage of the living fossil.Today,in the process of cultural convergence,how to keep the regional features and national specialties of Miao costumes has become the responsibility and important issue of art workers.

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Miao costumes can replace the functions of words,and are the visual representation of Miao history,litera-ture,art,philosophy and beliefs.Miao people show their aesthetic taste,love of faith,the original and ancient totem of awareness and perception of life in their own unique artistic language and the form of clothing.Miao ethnic costumes are not a simple craft,but a national historical and cultural heritage of the living fossil.Today,in the process of cultural convergence,how to keep the regional features and national specialties of Miao costumes has become the responsibility and important issue of art workers.

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Miao costumes can replace the functions of words,and are the visual representation of Miao history,litera-ture,art,philosophy and beliefs.Miao people show their aesthetic taste,love of faith,the original and ancient totem of awareness and perception of life in their own unique artistic language and the form of clothing.Miao ethnic costumes are not a simple craft,but a national historical and cultural heritage of the living fossil.Today,in the process of cultural convergence,how to keep the regional features and national specialties of Miao costumes has become the responsibility and important issue of art workers.

Key concepts: Symbol (formal), Clothing, Totem, Craft, Visual arts, Ethnic group, Art, Aesthetics

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