FISH MOTIF PATTERNS: SYSTEMATIC CLASSIFICATION AND APPLICATION IN THE MODERN DESIGN

Abstract

The fish motif is one of the oldest traditional decorative designs used in China and has a lengthy history. Fish patterns must have a distinctive form and have widespread cultural meanings to be passed down and change through time. A fish pattern is a form of decorative design that draws its inspiration from the image of a fish. It was eventually discovered to be jewellery made of fish bones, dating back to the Paleolithic era when it was first found. A wide variety of fish forms, including single fish, double fish, conjoined fish, variant fish, mermaids, fish and birds, variable fish, and fish and objects, were then produced and transformed in the Yangshao and Hemudu civilizations. According to the circumstances, various fish shapes served a range of purposes. Design is significantly impacted by the fact that fish patterns are always changing and evolving as human society advances. Modern material civilization is growing quickly, and people's views have undergone significant change as a result of the advent of the new age and the advancement of science and technology. The fish's design must adhere to current fashion trends to maintain its unique attractiveness. Designers must create the fish pattern corresponding to a design style with Chinese characteristics to do this, fusing historical significance with modern concepts. This approach could give fish designs more flexibility to develop so they can meet contemporary expectations.