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Background: Dunhuang Feitian is a decorative artistic image in Buddhist art presented in forms such as painting and sculpture. Due to its rich visual aesthetics and profound cultural connotations and symbolic significance, it demonstrates great potential for application in modern design. Objective: This study aims to deeply analyze the cultural and artistic connotations of Dunhuang Feitian, reveal its symbolic significance and aesthetic value in historical contexts, and examine its application and transformation in modern design. Methods: By employing Panofsky's iconographic analysis, literature research, and case studies, this study thoroughly examines the visual characteristics and cultural symbolism of Dunhuang Feitian and analyzes its cultural heritage and innovative transformation in modern design. Results: The research finds that the application of Dunhuang Feitian in modern design not only extends its religious and cultural symbolism but also provides abundant inspiration and cultural depth for innovative applications in modern design through symbolic modern design techniques. Conclusion: The study illustrates the evolution of Dunhuang Feitian from a religious symbol to a cultural icon. In modern designs such as the "Pipa Bookmark," the "Flying" torch design, and the "Encountering Feitian" game skin design in Honor of Kings, it retains traditional aesthetic characteristics while endowing new cultural symbolism and social significance, offering new perspectives and methods for the inheritance and innovative transformation of traditional culture.
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