The Application of the Buddhist Lotus Pattern on Costume

Abstract

Dunhuang Mogao grottoes is the largest and most abundant Buddhist art place in the world, the caisson lotus pattern decorated in the cave is exquisite and gorgeous. However, due to natural and artificial factors, mural resources are gradually disappearing.

The purpose of this research is to propose an innovative and application method of the caisson lotus pattern in fashion design. And according to the purpose, the research have 4 objectives: 1. To systematic research the caisson lotus pattern; 2. To propose an design method for the caisson lotus pattern; 3. To explore the guideline for the application of lotus pattern on fashion design by combination the origami art; 4. To develop techniques related to simulate three-dimensional structure prototypes by the virtual clothing design technology.

The research methods, first is literature review and field trip in Dunhuang for lotus patterns collection. Second is to analyze the structure of lotus pattern and innovative design of it based on shape grammar. And its design effect is evaluated by the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method. Third, through the folding method of origami art, the 2D lotus pattern is transformed into 3D garment structure. Fourth, by using virtual fitting technology to statically and dynamically display the design collection. Finally, the effect of applying lotus pattern to costume and virtual clothing design are analyzed through qualitative and quantitative research.

The results of the research show that there are 5 kinds cassion lotus pattern and all have the balanced, symmetry characteristics and deep cultural connotation, this is very useful for perfecting the Dunhuang cultural theory research system. The design effect of the lotus pattern based on the shape grammar not only retains the structural characteristics of the traditional lotus pattern, but also has uniqueness character. It basically meets the aesthetic needs of young people, which provides a feasible solution for the innovative design of traditional patterns. About the application effect of lotus pattern in costume, the folding technique from origami art can convert 2D patterns into 3D clothing structure, which not only breaks the application form of traditional patterns in clothing design, but also creates new clothing styles. Through the CLO 3D software, the virtual design process of the 5 prototypes in this research is obtained, this not only realized the virtual simulation of three-dimensional modeling clothing, broadened the types of virtual clothing, but also from the evaluation results of 10 experts, the virtual clothing can better express the designer's ideas when compared with physical clothing, the garment enterprise can use this technology to optimize the design process and better provide customized services for customers.

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