Traditional image elements refer to representative symbols, images or emotional expressions commonly used in literary and artistic creation. These elements have profound cultural background, historical connotation and humanistic spirit, and are important manifestations in literary and artistic works.

Traditional image elements include religious symbols, natural things, people, myths and legends, customs and habits. For example, the dragon represents power and blood, the mouse represents thrift, the peony represents wealth, and the Great Wall represents perseverance. These elements are widely used in different works such as literature, art and movies.

Traditional image elements not only provide vivid images and emotional implications for literary and artistic works, but also are an important part of China traditional culture, representing a cultural and historical heritage. In contemporary cultural creation, traditional image elements are endowed with new meaning and value, which enables the ancient culture to be inherited and innovated.