Retro refers to outdated or aged trends, modes, or fashions that have come back in style. The use of "retro" iconography can be seen in post-modern art, advertising and the mass media.
The word "retro" derives from the Latin prefix retro, meaning "backwards" or "in past times", particularly as seen in the words retrograde, implying a movement toward the past instead of a progress toward the future, and retrospective, referring to a nostalgic (or critical) eye toward the past.
China has many valuable cultural heritages, such as crosstalk, comic, opera and so on. Nowadays, a growing number of young people know how to choose the right things for themselves. They are highly educated, understand the history of Western culture and are eager to have a different temperament. Nevertheless this is still coupled with traditional thinking that sees them prefer Chinese culture and the ancient life style.
For those people, ancient objects such as the ancient carving, make them feel comfortable. The strict composition, bold color, special design of lines, edges and corner, practical classic shape, all highlight the unique characteristics of the past time. People can be inspired by them, and often integrate classical and more recent fashions.
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