Cross cultural visual expression of English idioms in modern graphic design
Fengzhi Yan
Xi'an Fanyi University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/pmcs.v7i4.12794
Keywords: English idioms; cross - cultural; modern graphic design; visual expression
Abstract
This paper delves into the cross - cultural visual expression of English idioms in the realm of modern graphic design. English idioms, as a rich cultural heritage, carry unique cultural connotations and semantic features. In the context of globalization, integrating English idioms into modern graphic design not only enriches the visual language but also promotes cross - cultural communication. By analyzing the cultural differences between English and Chinese idioms, exploring the visual elements suitable for expressing idioms, and studying successful design cases, this paper aims to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for graphic designers to effectively use English idioms in cross - cultural visual expression.
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