Comparative Studies of Asian Design Structures As Observed in Holy-Mountain-Shaped Floats in Japan and China

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25282009
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
• Allocation Type: Partial Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Design science
• Research Institution: Kobe Design University
• Principal Investigator: sugiura kohei 神戸芸術工科大学, 付置研究所, 名誉教授 (00226432)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): さくま はな 神戸芸術工科大学, 先端芸術学部, 助教 (00589202) ; 山之内 誠 神戸芸術工科大学, デザイン学部, 准教授 (40330493) ; 今村 文彦 神戸芸術工科大学, デザイン学部, 教授 (50213244) ; 黄 國賓 神戸芸術工科大学, デザイン学部, 准教授 (50441382) ; 曽和 英子 神戸芸術工科大学, アジアンデザイン研究所, 客員研究員 (80537134) ; 齊木 崇人 神戸芸術工科大学, 芸術工学研究科(研究院), 教授 (90195967)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: 山車 / 宇宙山（須弥山） / 宇宙木（生命樹） / 霊獣（ガルーダ、ナーガ）

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In conclusion, the researchers have confirmed various characteristics of Asian floats, which include: [1] a mountain on floats represents Mt. Meru, the cosmic mountain which is believed to stand and soar in the center of the cosmos; [2] the sudden appearance and disappearance of floats represents the dynamism of the cosmic mountain; [3] the tree of life on floats brings about good harvest and prosperity; [4] various sacred animals decorate and empower floats; and [5] the power of moving floats wards off evil spirits.

Free Research Field

ビジュアルデザイン、アジア図像学