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Exploring Chinese Aesthetics through Skins: A Case Study of Lunar New Year Skins in League of Legends

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  • Yusheng Hu
  • Yu Liu
  • Yanwei Zhang

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Over the years, League of Legends has released numerous character skins, with the Lunar New Year skins standing out for their distinctive incorporation of Chinese cultural elements. This study analyzes these skins across four dimensions- themes, styling, color schemes, and patterns, exploring how traditional Chinese aesthetics are adapted and reimagined. The findings reveal that these designs not only draw from Chinese art history but also incorporate futuristic and technological elements, expanding cultural expression across time. As these adaptations span different cultures and eras, game designers need to remain mindful of the balance between cultural appropriation and cultural exchange, ensuring that their work is both respectful and thoughtful.

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  • Yusheng Hu & Yu Liu & Yanwei Zhang, 2025. "Exploring Chinese Aesthetics through Skins: A Case Study of Lunar New Year Skins in League of Legends," Asian Social Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 21(1), pages 1-38, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:assjnl:v:21:y:2025:i:1:p:38
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