Tangible and Intangible. Protection and Development of Traditional Industrial Art

Traditional industrial art is an important part within numerous traditional Chinese cultures and arts. Traditional industrial art, which integrates art, culture and creativity, is one of the main expressions of traditional Chinese national cultures and arts, which belong to both tangible cultural heritage and intangible cultural heritage. What traditional industrial art shows is ancient cultural customs and historic features as well as the aesthetics and wisdom of the people. Therefore, to protect and develop traditional industrial art is a joint responsibility for each Chinese descendant to take. However, with the development of modern society, the protection and development of traditional industrial art have encountered some contradictions and problems that cannot be avoided. Seen from tangible and intangible, this article conducts simple analysis on the protection and development of traditional industrial art on basis of current situations, raising suggestions, so as to promote the protection and development of traditional industrial art in the country. Keywords—traditional industrial art; tangible; intangible; protection; development