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http://dx.doi.org/10.7741/rjcc.2012.20.5.766

The effect of ancient Chinese philosophy on Chinese clothing culture

Cao, Zhenyu (History College, Zhengzhou University)
Cao, Yuanqian (Information Science and Technology College, Donghua University)

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The Research Journal of the Costume Culture / v.20, no.5, 2012 , pp. 766-774 More about this Journal

Abstract

Ancient Chinese philosophy has had a profound influence on Chinese clothing culture. The researchers reviewed five ancient Chinese philosophical thoughts on Chinese clothing culture. The results show that they had different view of point. The Confucianism advocated "being elegant and refined in manner". Dong Zhongshu believed "Interaction between heaven and mankind is the center of Dress rules". Mohist insisted "Clothing should meet warm first, and then seek for beauty ". Taoism believed "Although a gentleman wears coarse clothes, he has gem in his chest". Legalism believed "Clothing should focus on quality rather than decoration". These philosophy thoughts all have had a profound influence on Chinese clothing culture.

Keywords

ancient Chinese philosophy; dress culture; influence;

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