Table 20 Cultural element classification and diversity index calculation procedure.
Element category | Category ID | Description | Example elements |
|---|---|---|---|
Cloud pattern | E1 | Flowing cloud motifs | Ruyi cloud, layered cloud, hook cloud |
Dragon pattern | E2 | Dragon representations | Coiled dragon, flying dragon, dragon head |
Phoenix pattern | E3 | Phoenix representations | Flying phoenix, phoenix tail, paired phoenix |
Spiral pattern | E4 | Spiral and whorl motifs | S-spiral, C-spiral, interlocked spiral |
Floral pattern | E5 | Plant and flower motifs | Lotus, peony, interlocking branches |
Geometric pattern | E6 | Geometric shapes | Thunder pattern, diamond, meander |
Beast mask | E7 | Taotie and animal faces | Taotie, animal mask, mythical beast |
Bell pattern | E8 | Musical instrument motifs | Bell outline, chime pattern |
Bronze pattern | E9 | Bronze vessel decorations | Vessel profile, handle motif |
Chu script | E10 | Ancient Chu characters | Decorative script, seal characters |
Nature pattern | E11 | Natural phenomena | Water wave, mountain, sun/moon |
Modern elements | E12 | Contemporary additions | Abstract forms, fusion elements |
