Copper relief is a kind of decorative art made of copper as raw material through carving, casting and other technological means. It has a unique artistic expression and historical and cultural connotation, and is widely used in architecture, decoration, gifts and other fields. In the copper relief, the moral and historical symbolism are two very important elements, and we will take the artistic value and cultural connotation of the copper relief from these two aspects. The allegorical culture of copper relief refers to the meaning and symbolism expressed through the copper relief works, as well as the cultural connotation they contain. In the bronze relief works, different patterns and shapes have their own unique meanings and cultural connotations.
The dragon and the phoenix are two very important images in traditional Chinese culture, which represent the power of masculinity and femininity, respectively. In bronze reliefs, the auspicious motif of the dragon and phoenix is often used to express the meaning of auspiciousness, peace and unity. The image of the dragon and phoenix is also often used to symbolize love and marriage between men and women, implying a bright future.
The Leaping Dragon Gate is a pattern that symbolizes auspiciousness, enterprising and success. In bronze reliefs, the image of a fish leaping over the dragon gate is often used to motivate people to keep striving for progress, facing difficulties and achieving their goals in life. At the same time, it also means that people want to jump over the dragon gate like a fish to achieve success and honor.
The pine crane is a common pattern in bronze relief works, which symbolizes longevity and auspiciousness. Both the pine tree and the crane are symbols of longevity in traditional Chinese culture, so this pattern is used to express prayers for longevity and good luck. At the same time, the motif of the pine crane is often used to decorate the living rooms of some elderly people, expressing blessing and respect for them.
As a work of art, copper relief not only has a unique aesthetic value, but also contains a profound historical and cultural connotation. In the bronze reliefs, elements such as historical events, people, and cultural symbols are skillfully fused together to form symbolic patterns with profound meanings.
The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea is a classic story in traditional Chinese culture, which tells the story of eight immortals who traveled on the sea. In the bronze reliefs, the pattern of the eight immortals crossing the sea is used to express the freedom, spirituality and mystery of the gods. At the same time, the pattern of the eight immortals crossing the sea also implies that people should transcend the shackles of the world and pursue inner freedom and spirituality like the gods. The two dragons play with pearls is a pattern in the bronze relief works that implies auspiciousness, authority and imperial power. In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is the symbol of the emperor, while the bead represents imperial power and authority. Therefore, the pattern of the two dragons playing with pearls was used to express the supremacy and inviolability of imperial power. At the same time, the pattern of the two dragons playing with pearls also implies auspiciousness and auspiciousness.