The Expression And Application Of The Material Language In Design Art

Materials are derived from nature and have been around us throughout history. They have provided artists with boundless creativity and inspiration. As a natural spiritual gratification, design art thinking is a visual medium for materials and plays an important role in the artistic creation of design; it builds an emotional bond between human beings, society and nature. The material language emphasizes the flexible utilization and expression of materials in art design; its significance does not only consists in intuitive visual gratification or general understanding of the materials used, but also in the artist’s deeper exploration into the material’s intrinsic properties, potential functions and aesthetic values. In so doing, the artist should be able to tap into the aesthetic potentiality of the material being employed, and incorporate it into the creation of art design. The present paper views the material language as an independent aesthetic element and first examines how it is used in art design to express different artistic values and pursuits with a view to unraveling the underlying functions and principles of artistic creation. Then, the paper explores the use and expression of the material language in the design of books, and discusses the significance of material use and the means the material language can enhance the aesthetic and spiritual values in the design of modern books. The aim of the current paper is to provide insights and new thoughts on the use of the material language in book designs in the future.