Thematic Scenario Study on “Red in Four Seasons” with Creative Illustration

• Main Authors: YUEH-CHUN, LIN, 林樂鈞
• Other Authors: PO-CHOU, CHANG
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/32233980543363511707

碩士 === 國立臺灣師範大學 === 設計研究所在職進修碩士班 === 101 === 　　The objective of this creative illustration is to probe into the innovation spirit of Taiwanese folk songs, spotlight on the comparative scenario study among various historical documents and literature related with the theme: “Red in Four Seasons”. “Red in Four Seasons” is a popular Taiwanese folksong written by a genius composer Yu-sian Deng (鄧雨賢)and a versatile lyricist Lin-chou Lee (李臨秋)in 1938. 　　In Taiwan, red usually stands for happiness, glory, longevity, fortune and most of the favorite signs of life. Red dress, envelopes, fruits, crops, red cheeks are always preferred and cherished. 　　By referring and assimilating the analogous four-season songs in Taiwan, Japan and America, the author is trying to divide Taiwan’s 24 solar terms into the local customs and practices within four seasons. Thus create a 2-D illustration tinted with varied hues of red essence by linking the scenes of Taiwan’s countryside, the fragrance in full bloom, the beaming of seasonal fruits, the joy of a good harvest, the festivals, the love between couples, the cuddly newborn, the affection among generations.... Lots of artistic episodes and overtones await the resonance of the audience. 　　The main purpose is to build up a feasible two-way street between illustration and folksong which will thereby fortify the visibility and legibility. Visual or even auditory imagery allows the audience, singers and listeners to perceive the scenes or even implications in and out of the lyrics and thus become immersed in the indigenous whispering of the grass roots. In such a way the author is attempting to enhance the practical benefit of illustration to folksongs, hence flourish the traditional cultural productivity as well.