During the Yuan Dynasty,the literary practice of"poetry as an everyday art"elevated verse as a vital historical source.This period marked a peak in the fusion of Chinese clothing cultures,as ethnic minority ...During the Yuan Dynasty,the literary practice of"poetry as an everyday art"elevated verse as a vital historical source.This period marked a peak in the fusion of Chinese clothing cultures,as ethnic minority garments gained prominence and symbolic weight in mainstream contexts.This study examines two emblematic elements—the Zhisun robe and the Manchijiao motif—through their portrayals in Yuan poetry,analyzing their narrative roles,cultural meanings,and visualsymbolic functions.These depictions not only reflect aesthetic and political currents but also reveal cultural negotiations within a multiethnic empire.The research argues that poetic representations of dress transcended mere fashion,shaping cultural imaginations of social identity and ethnic integration.By exploring the interplay of visuality,textuality,materiality,and symbolism,this study illuminates how sartorial imagery contributed to a shared sense of community for the Chinese nation,offering insights into cross-cultural dynamics and material culture in historical perspective.展开更多
文摘During the Yuan Dynasty,the literary practice of"poetry as an everyday art"elevated verse as a vital historical source.This period marked a peak in the fusion of Chinese clothing cultures,as ethnic minority garments gained prominence and symbolic weight in mainstream contexts.This study examines two emblematic elements—the Zhisun robe and the Manchijiao motif—through their portrayals in Yuan poetry,analyzing their narrative roles,cultural meanings,and visualsymbolic functions.These depictions not only reflect aesthetic and political currents but also reveal cultural negotiations within a multiethnic empire.The research argues that poetic representations of dress transcended mere fashion,shaping cultural imaginations of social identity and ethnic integration.By exploring the interplay of visuality,textuality,materiality,and symbolism,this study illuminates how sartorial imagery contributed to a shared sense of community for the Chinese nation,offering insights into cross-cultural dynamics and material culture in historical perspective.
