Analysis of Multimodal Metaphors in Ink and Wash Picture Books of Chinese Characters

Abstract

The analysis of multimodal metaphors in Ink and Wash Picture Books of Chinese Characters centers the integration of Chinese characters and picture books. It explores how this innovative format preserves and reinterprets Chinese culture through the interplay of visual art and linguistic symbols. The paper employs multimodal analysis to reveal the metaphorical representations of Chinese characters within the picture books, which serve both as visual symbols and carriers of deep cultural and semantic information. The research indicates that the design of Chinese characters in these books not only highlights their aesthetic attributes but also creates a variety of visual metaphors through shape, color, and spatial layout, enhancing narrative content and jointly constructing meaning. Furthermore, the picture books facilitate the spread of traditional Chinese culture by using Chinese characters as a bridge and applying cross-cultural artistic techniques.