ARTISTIC STYLE AND CULTURAL CONNOTATION OF THE PARTITION PATTERNS IN SUZHOU GARDENS

Abstract

Suzhou Gardens, as exemplars of classical Chinese garden art, feature partitions not only as spatial components but also as crucial vehicles for cultural significance and aesthetic sensibility. With their rich and diverse forms and profound cultural connotations, partition patterns constitute an indispensable visual symbol of garden art. However, research on partition patterns is still in its early stages, with relatively fragmented content and a need for greater systematicity and depth. This paper seeks to address this gap and delve deeper into their artistic style and cultural value. Using a comprehensive literature review, on-site research on typical Suzhou gardens, and image analysis of partition patterns, this paper collects and categorizes pattern styles, summarizing their artistic style and cultural connotations. The study finds that partition patterns are primarily divided into two categories: abstract geometric and thematically realistic, combining both formal beauty and cultural significance. The craftsmanship demonstrates a fusion of mortise and tenon joints, carving techniques, material combinations, lacquer finishes, and metal decoration. The cultural connotation level reflects religious philosophy, social culture, regional characteristics and national culture and art. This study reveals the comprehensive value of Suzhou partition patterns in traditional art, providing a reference for contemporary design and cultural cognition.