A Systematic Review of Lu Xun's Cover Design Research Over the Last Two Decades
Abstract
Lu Xun, the founder of modern Chinese literature, designed many self-published books. He merged Western art techniques with Eastern aesthetic traditions, laying the foundation for the modernisation of Chinese book design. However, comprehensive studies on this topic are rare in current research. The aim of this study is to investigate the research trends on Lu Xun's book cover design. We systematically analysed the data from 2004 to 2023 using VOSviewer and Excel software based on the CNKI database. The results of the performance analysis show that there is an overall upward trend in the research on Lu Xun's book cover design. We identified six themes by analysing co-occurring keywords: Lu In recent years, research has shifted from discussing traditional culture to exploring the aesthetic qualities of Lu Xun's book covers. This study may serve as a valuable resource to inspire future researchers.
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Dou, Z. Y. (2014). Study of Lu Xun's Book Design Art [Master's Theses, Liaocheng University].
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Gou, Z. C. (2021). An Analysis of Lu Xun's Artistic Typography on Book and Magazine Covers Designed between 1926 and 1936. Papermaking Equipment & Materials, 50(12), 71-73.
Guo, Y. L., Sun, Y. J., & Zhang, B. (2022). A Study of Visual Narrative in Book Covers Designed by Lu Xun. Journal of Dalian University, 43(04), 115-122.
Han, L. F., & Lin, J. F. (2021). Research on the Influence of the Soviet Avant-Garde Art Movement on Lu Xun. Art Panorama(06), 88-93.
He, Z. H. (2014). Study on The Image Expression and Meaning about Lu Xun Literature [Master's Theses, East China University of Technology].
Kitchenham, B., Brereton, O. P., Budgen, D., Turner, M., Bailey, J., & Linkman, S. (2009). Systematic literature reviews in software engineering–a systematic literature review. Information and software technology, 51(1), 7-15.
Li, L., & Lei, M. (2008). Lu Xun's book binding art under the idea of Borrowlism. Shi Dai Wen Xue(07), 172.
Li, L., & Zhou, S. (2020). The Application and Enlightenment of Chinese Traditional Elements in Book Cover Design of the Republic of China. Journal of Suihua University, 40(08), 99-102.
Li, L. S., & An, S. S. (2020). Exploring the artistic characteristics of Lu Xun's book binding design. Art Education Research(14), 83-86.
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Li, Y. Q. (2017). The Art of Books Binding and Design of Mr.LuXun on the May Fourth Period and Its Contemporary Thinking [Master's Theses, Northeast Normal University].
Lian, T. (2022). On The Research of Mr.Lu Xun's Book Binding Design. Green Packaging(08), 135-138.
Lin, F. (1979). Plain, Striking, and Generous: Lu Xun and the Art of Book Binding. Art Magazine(09), 10-13.
Ling, F. (2010). Lu Xun: The Pioneer of Modern Chinese Book Cover Design. Root Exploration(01), 66-69.
Lv, C. F. (2019). Tradition and Modernity in Lu Xun's Book Cover Design. Lu Xun Research Monthly(07), 76-82.
Miao, Q. H. (2022). Influence of Portraits of the Han Dynasty on Image Expression in Lu Xun's Cover Design. Journal of Hubei University of Arts and Science, 43(07), 68-75.
Qiu, L. (1979). Lu Xun and the Art of Book Binding. China Publishing Journal(06), 40-44.
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Song, Z. J. (2009). The Young Artist in Lu Xun's Graces and Esteem Fujian Arts(02), 19-22.
Tao, J. W. (2019). Lu Xun's Book Binding Design and the Modern Transformation of Chinese Book Binding Art. Art Science and Technology, 32(06), 4-6+10.
Tong, Y. D. (2016). Analysis of Tao Yuanqing's Influence on Lu Xun's Book Cover Design. Art Science and Technology, 29(05), 329.
Wang, J. X. (2011). The intertextuality of art and literature - On cover art and Lu Xun's literary creation. Journal of Binzhou University, 27(04), 73-77.
Wang, M. R. (2023). Aesthetic Dialogue between Lu Xun's Literary Creations, Translations, and Artistic Designs – A Case Study from Childhood and Adulthood Perspectives. Dongyue Tribune, 44(09), 61-66.
Wen, J. B. (2020). Lu Xun and A Survey of Modern Art History: An Important Translation and Introduction of Western Art History in the 1920s. Journal of Arts and Folklore(01), 92-100.
Xia, X. J. (2021). Lu Xun and China's Emerging Woodcut Movement: Discussing from Lu Xun's Collection of Foreign Prints. China National Exhibition(22), 1-6+10.
Yang, S. J., & Wu, W. (2022). The First Person in Book Binding in China——A Probe into the Cover Design of Lu Xun's Works by Tao Yuanqing. Journal of Jilin University of Arts(04), 38-42.
Yang, X. M., & Lu, R. H. (2020). Exploration and Integration——on Lu Xun's Modern Book Binding Art Practice. Media Observer(04), 63-67.
Yang, X. Z. (2021). Inheritance and Innovation of Traditional Book Title Inscription Forms in Lu Xun's Cover Design. Science-Technology & Publication(01), 130-136.
Yang, Y. D. (1997). The East's Beauty: A Brief Analysis of Lu Xun's Book Binding. Luxun Research Monthly(09), 52-59.
Ye, Y. Q. (2022). On binding art of A Collection of Foreign Stories by the Zhou Brothers. Journal of Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, 34(04), 357-362.
Zhang, D. Y. (1978). Lu Xun and Book Binding. Journal of Nanjing Arts Institute(Fine Arts & Design)(02), 70-75.
Zhang, X. (2017). Continuity and Development of Tradition: An Exploration of the Use of Calligraphic Scripts on Lu Xun's Book Covers. Art Education(Z6), 205-206.
Zhang, X. (2018). Analysis of the use of Han dynasty stone portraits in book jackets designed by Lu Xun. Great Stage(04), 65-68.
Zhang, Y. L. (2022). The contribution of Lu Xun to modern book binding design in China. Dongyue Tribune, 43(07), 41-50.
Zhao, J. (2021). The Quest for "new sects of foreign literature and art"——A Brief Discussion on The Collection of Foreign Novels Shanghai Luxun research(04), 312-321.
Zhu, J. X. (2013). The influence of Lu Xun's conception of bookbinding art on modern bookbinding design. Great Stage(08), 112-113.
Published
2024-04-30
How to Cite
ZHANG, Xia et al.
A Systematic Review of Lu Xun's Cover Design Research Over the Last Two Decades.
Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, [S.l.], v. 6, n. 1, p. 609-619, apr. 2024.
Available at: <https://myjms.mohe.gov.my/index.php/ajress/article/view/26450>. Date accessed: 10 dec. 2024.
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