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An Iconological Analysis of Traditional Chinese Calligraphy: Examining Five Styles Through Panofsky’s Iconological Theory

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  • YingFan Miao

    (University Pendidikan Sultan Idris, University Pendidikan Sultan Idris)

  • Yakup Bin Mohd Rafee1

    (University Pendidikan Sultan Idris, University Pendidikan Sultan Idris)

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This study applies Erwin Panofsky’s iconological framework to examine five major Chinese calligraphic styles through a Systematic Literature Review of sources from CNKI and Google Scholar. The analysis shows that existing research predominantly focuses on formal features and symbolic functions, aligning with pre-iconographic and iconographic levels, while deeper iconological interpretations remain limited. By identifying this gap, the study contributes a structured and interdisciplinary approach that expands current analytical models and supports more nuanced interpretations within Chinese calligraphy scholarship.

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  • YingFan Miao & Yakup Bin Mohd Rafee1, 2025. "An Iconological Analysis of Traditional Chinese Calligraphy: Examining Five Styles Through Panofsky’s Iconological Theory," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(4), pages 1578-1590, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-4:p:1578-1590
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