The formation of Chinese patterns and European patterns originates from plants, animals, natural landscapes, and geometric figures. Due to regional differences and historical changes, the styles we see today are ultimately formed. European patterns are changeable in shape, graceful and luxurious, free and easy. Most of the patterns are curved. The patterns generally do not have too much ideological meaning. Chinese patterns are delicate and handsome, lively and vivid. They are more influenced by religion and have a Zen and It is freehand in nature, and a large part of the pattern is axially symmetrical, which is very similar to ancient Chinese architecture. Pattern styles often have auspicious meanings, and are even reflected in the form of stories, such as cloud patterns and carp patterns. Cloud patterns are an auspicious pattern of the Chinese Han people, which represent advancement and good fortune. Carp also has multiple meanings. It depends on the meaning expressed in the overall painting. In ancient China, there was a legend about carp leaping over the dragon gate, which symbolizes promotion and rapid advancement. In addition, because fish and yu are homophones, the image of carp often appears in various paintings. At the same time, lotus or lotus root also appears in the painting. There are fish every year, that is, there are fish in the lotus, which expresses the ancient people's yearning for a prosperous life. The main types of Chinese patterns include cloud patterns, zigzag patterns, landscape patterns, curly grass patterns, Taotie patterns, flower and bird patterns such as lotus, bat, koi, dragon, mandarin duck, lotus, plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, etc. There are many branches of styles. . The main prototypes of European patterns include acanthus leaves, iris, bellflowers, morning glory, roses, lilies, wheat sheaves, shells and urn shapes, etc. European patterns are mainly divided into four styles: 1. Damascus pattern, 2. Volume Grass pattern, 3. Paisley pattern, 4. French Jouy pattern. Here are some typical European patterns and Chinese patterns.

Let’s talk about European patterns first. As mentioned before, patterns are formed from plants, animals and people, natural landscapes, geometric figures, myths and legends. Most patterns have been exaggerated and deformed during their evolution, and most of them cannot recognize their original appearance. We can only roughly know which plants they are formed from, but there is one plant that can be clearly identified in European patterns, which is the following This Mediterranean acanthus leaf. Its leaves are broad and have prickly edges. The Mediterranean is the birthplace of European civilization. This plant is very famous. It symbolizes wisdom, art and eternity. Its image is widely used in European patterns. It can be seen not only in European-style buildings, but also in homes and accessories. It can be said that the image of this plant affects the expression of the entire European pattern.

Let’s talk about Chinese patterns:

Chinese patterns are mainly divided into three categories:

The first category is folk art, which is created by the people according to their own will. , that is, the patterns that are native to the folk, mostly reflect the longing for a better life in folk life, and are the most popular things among the folk. This type of pattern is changeable in style, free and rough, and is reflected in ceramics, window grilles, embroidery, paper-cutting, carving, and weaving.