COLOR CHARACTERISTICS AND CULTURAL CONNOTATION IN THE TEMPLE MURALS OF MING DYNASTY

Abstract

With the continuous development of cultural heritage preservation and artistic creation, in-depth research on the colors of temple murals and their application in modern society has become particularly urgent. This research analyzes the main color features of Ming Dynasty temple murals and the cultural connotations behind them, and explores their symbolic meanings. The symbolic meaning of color in religious art is explored. In the research process, qualitative research methods such as literature research, interviews, field observation, and design practice are used to study in depth the color connotation and emotional expression of Ming Dynasty temple murals. Quantitative research methods were used to conduct a questionnaire survey to study the impact of color connotation on emotions and to collect people's emotional responses and perceptions of Ming Dynasty mural painting colors. The results of the study found that the study of mural painting color helps to deepen the understanding of temple mural paintings, analyze the impact of different colors on the viewer's emotion and cognition, find out the rules and trends of color use, and provide new ideas and methods for cultural heritage protection and artistic creation. Conclusion, the study of the color of Chinese Ming Dynasty murals complements and improves the construction of the color system of Chinese murals, and provides certain references and help for the protection and restoration of murals. At the same time, this ancient color system is used to create new paintings, so that new art works can be integrated into contemporary cultural creation.