Art themes of Hunan embroidery in different historical periods

Starting from the impact of cultural change in different historical periods on the selection of art theme of Hunan embroidery,its development process from an original folkart embroidery to the modern one may be divided into four historical periods: original folkart theme times,transformation from the original folk art theme to modern art theme in modern times,political theme in the period of planned economy,and innovative art themes in the period of market economy.The art features in different historical periods with different art themes are disscussed in respect of knitting technique,art style and so on,along with the effect of change of theme on the development of Hunan embroidery art and features.In view of Hunan embroidery′s decline in the system of market economy,this paper explores the importance of innovation and development on the art features,and the necessity and feasibility of extension of art themes.