Abstract

Background: China's economy and film industry are still recovering. The traditional culture is reviving. The Tang Dynasty culture is getting popular in film and television dramas. The Tang Dynasty costumes that are classic symbols, are reflected in the current films and TV dramas. Purpose：Tang dynasty Ru Skirt has always contained a deep cultural kernel, and artis’s costume design still has rich research and practical value. This paper focuses on the elements, artistic language, and cultural expression of the Tang Dynasty’s Ru Skirt in film and television. It explores integrating the aesthetic and cultural qualities of the Tang dynasty Ru Skirt into modern fashion design. Methods: Firstly, the study demonstrates the definition of the Ru Skirt and its artistic and cultural characteristics by highlighting its cultural value. It analyzes the unique value of the Tang dynasty Ru Skirt by comparing color, shape, and pattern and its use in film and TV series. Finally, the Ru Skirt of female characters in Tang Dynasty films and television dramas is taken as a case study to analyze its use and symbolic significance. Results: The article describes the development, style, artistic characteristics, and cultural attributes of the Tang Dynasty Ru Skirt. It provides significance for the styling of the Ru Skirt in Tang dynasty film and television dramas and its application in modern clothing. Conclusion: Starting from the historical evolution and characteristics of the development of the Tang dynasty Ru Skirt, we study the design features, overall style, and aesthetic characteristics of the top to the skirt and accessories of the Tang dynasty Ru Skirt in film and TV dramas. This research provides theoretical references for exploring new fashionable and culturally oriented strategies and a new generation of dress design.