Heaven-Earth Harmony
Sound Interactive Art Installation
Heaven-Earth Harmony
Sound Interactive Art Installation
Heaven-Earth Harmony
Sound Interactive Art Installation
"Let the Millennium-Old Musical Figurines Sing Again: A Sound Visualization Device Based on Tang Dynasty Tomb Figurines"
"Let the Millennium-Old Musical Figurines Sing Again: A Sound Visualization Device Based on Tang Dynasty Tomb Figurines"
"Let the Millennium-Old Musical Figurines Sing Again: A Sound Visualization Device Based on Tang Dynasty Tomb Figurines"
BACKGOUNG
As digital technology rapidly advances, museum exhibit designs are evolving to incorporate interactive experiences. Utilizing digital interactions and multimedia, these new design forms bring exhibits to life. I have chosen to focus on Chinese music—an integral part of Chinese philosophy—using the "Heaven-Earth Harmony" concept from the "Book of Rites." Through interactive art installations featuring musical figurines from Tang dynasty tombs in Chayang Village, I explore the deep meanings of classical Chinese music.
As digital technology rapidly advances, museum exhibit designs are evolving to incorporate interactive experiences. Utilizing digital interactions and multimedia, these new design forms bring exhibits to life. I have chosen to focus on Chinese music—an integral part of Chinese philosophy—using the "Heaven-Earth Harmony" concept from the "Book of Rites." Through interactive art installations featuring musical figurines from Tang dynasty tombs in Chayang Village, I explore the deep meanings of classical Chinese music.
As digital technology rapidly advances, museum exhibit designs are evolving to incorporate interactive experiences. Utilizing digital interactions and multimedia, these new design forms bring exhibits to life. I have chosen to focus on Chinese music—an integral part of Chinese philosophy—using the "Heaven-Earth Harmony" concept from the "Book of Rites." Through interactive art installations featuring musical figurines from Tang dynasty tombs in Chayang Village, I explore the deep meanings of classical Chinese music.
Tang Dynasty tomb music figurines in Chayang Village
Six musical figurines have been unearthed from Tang dynasty tombs in Chayang Village, Xi'an, Shaanxi. These figurines are adorned in round-neck robes and headscarves, with belts tied at the waist and plump cheeks. They are depicted either sitting cross-legged or kneeling. The instruments they hold include a Konghou, clappers, a transverse flute, a pan flute, a pipa, and a sheng.
Six musical figurines have been unearthed from Tang dynasty tombs in Chayang Village, Xi'an, Shaanxi. These figurines are adorned in round-neck robes and headscarves, with belts tied at the waist and plump cheeks. They are depicted either sitting cross-legged or kneeling. The instruments they hold include a Konghou, clappers, a transverse flute, a pan flute, a pipa, and a sheng.
Six musical figurines have been unearthed from Tang dynasty tombs in Chayang Village, Xi'an, Shaanxi. These figurines are adorned in round-neck robes and headscarves, with belts tied at the waist and plump cheeks. They are depicted either sitting cross-legged or kneeling. The instruments they hold include a Konghou, clappers, a transverse flute, a pan flute, a pipa, and a sheng.
Exhibited in the National Museum of China, these figurines are separated from viewers by a layer of glass, which can create a sense of distance and detachment. To counter this, I have meticulously hand-sculpted replicas of these diverse figurines, allowing visitors to closely observe and appreciate their detailed craftsmanship.
Exhibited in the National Museum of China, these figurines are separated from viewers by a layer of glass, which can create a sense of distance and detachment. To counter this, I have meticulously hand-sculpted replicas of these diverse figurines, allowing visitors to closely observe and appreciate their detailed craftsmanship.
Exhibited in the National Museum of China, these figurines are separated from viewers by a layer of glass, which can create a sense of distance and detachment. To counter this, I have meticulously hand-sculpted replicas of these diverse figurines, allowing visitors to closely observe and appreciate their detailed craftsmanship.
Installation Design
In my research, many visitors were curious about the names of the instruments held by the figurines, as well as the sounds they produce. Therefore, in my design, when visitors place different figurines on a performance platform, the installation will play corresponding music and display visualizations of the sounds.
In my research, many visitors were curious about the names of the instruments held by the figurines, as well as the sounds they produce. Therefore, in my design, when visitors place different figurines on a performance platform, the installation will play corresponding music and display visualizations of the sounds.
In my research, many visitors were curious about the names of the instruments held by the figurines, as well as the sounds they produce. Therefore, in my design, when visitors place different figurines on a performance platform, the installation will play corresponding music and display visualizations of the sounds.
Pipa: House of Flying Daggers
Pipa: House of Flying Daggers
The pipa masterpiece "House of Flying Daggers" uses music to depict intense ancient warfare. The composition is majestic and spirited, with a clear artistic image. Its visualization shows ink splattering in rhythm, evoking a city under dark, oppressive clouds.
The pipa masterpiece "House of Flying Daggers" uses music to depict intense ancient warfare. The composition is majestic and spirited, with a clear artistic image. Its visualization shows ink splattering in rhythm, evoking a city under dark, oppressive clouds.
Transverse Flute: Gusu Journey
Transverse Flute: Gusu Journey
The transverse flute piece "Gusu Journey" captures the beautiful scenery of the ancient city of Suzhou and the joyful mood of its visitors. The visualization for "Gusu Journey" combines whirling ink with hints of vibrant green, symbolizing Suzhou’s picturesque landscape of ink-washed hills.
The transverse flute piece "Gusu Journey" captures the beautiful scenery of the ancient city of Suzhou and the joyful mood of its visitors. The visualization for "Gusu Journey" combines whirling ink with hints of vibrant green, symbolizing Suzhou’s picturesque landscape of ink-washed hills.
Konghou: Xiangfei Bamboo
Konghou: Xiangfei Bamboo
The konghou piece "Xiangfei Bamboo" portrays the serene morning and clear skies of the bamboo forest by Dongting Lake. Its visualization draws from the lush greenery of bamboo, with swaying shadows that mimic a gentle breeze through the bamboo grove, creating a tranquil and elegant atmosphere.
The konghou piece "Xiangfei Bamboo" portrays the serene morning and clear skies of the bamboo forest by Dongting Lake. Its visualization draws from the lush greenery of bamboo, with swaying shadows that mimic a gentle breeze through the bamboo grove, creating a tranquil and elegant atmosphere.
Pan Flut: Warbling of Spring Orioles
Pan Flut: Warbling of Spring Orioles
The pan flute melody "Warbling of Spring Orioles" is cheerful and melodious, evoking the prosperous scene of the Tang dynasty filled with birdsong and dance in vibrant spring. The visualization of "Warbling of Spring Orioles" uses warm orange hues to suggest the gentle warmth of the sun as the snow begins to melt in early spring.
The pan flute melody "Warbling of Spring Orioles" is cheerful and melodious, evoking the prosperous scene of the Tang dynasty filled with birdsong and dance in vibrant spring. The visualization of "Warbling of Spring Orioles" uses warm orange hues to suggest the gentle warmth of the sun as the snow begins to melt in early spring.
Sheng: Peacock Flying Southeast
Sheng: Peacock Flying Southeast
The sheng piece "Peacock Flying Southeast" conveys intense emotions, celebrating the deep affection and rebellious spirit of an ancient couple. I designed its visualization to be more abstract, with layers of wireframes symbolizing the barriers to love. The breaking of these frames represents struggle and defiance, while their repetitive rotation symbolizes the cyclical tragedy of love.
The sheng piece "Peacock Flying Southeast" conveys intense emotions, celebrating the deep affection and rebellious spirit of an ancient couple. I designed its visualization to be more abstract, with layers of wireframes symbolizing the barriers to love. The breaking of these frames represents struggle and defiance, while their repetitive rotation symbolizes the cyclical tragedy of love.
Clapper: Lively Tune
Clapper: Lively Tune
The clapper accompaniment "Lively Tune" features a strong rhythm and crisp percussive sounds. Its visual effects use pulsating yellow circles that bounce in sync with the rhythm, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere.
The clapper accompaniment "Lively Tune" features a strong rhythm and crisp percussive sounds. Its visual effects use pulsating yellow circles that bounce in sync with the rhythm, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere.
Nature displays profound beauty without speaking, the seasons follow clear laws without debate, and all things have inherent order without explanation. Through my works, I hope to enable audiences to experience the unique allure of classical Chinese music culture and grasp the ancient philosophy of "Heaven-Earth Harmony" in their dialogue with the millennia-old Tang dynasty musical figurines.
Nature displays profound beauty without speaking, the seasons follow clear laws without debate, and all things have inherent order without explanation. Through my works, I hope to enable audiences to experience the unique allure of classical Chinese music culture and grasp the ancient philosophy of "Heaven-Earth Harmony" in their dialogue with the millennia-old Tang dynasty musical figurines.