Title: Theoretical Construction and Value of the Modern Enlightenment Aesthetics
Abstract: The modern enlightenment aesthetics was the real origin of the aesthetics in China in the 20th century. The three theoretical pillars of the modern enlightenment aesthetics were Kang Youweis philosophy, Yan Fus theory of evolution and Wang Guoweis theory of aesthetic realm. Liang Qichaos and Wang Guoweis aesthetics represented two different values. Liang advocated his nation-based doctrine of nation and country, while Wang advocated his individual-based doctrine of willpower. Liangs aesthetics was always at the center of the development, but never had any successful practice; Wangs aesthetics showed concern for individual intellectual state, sought comfort for the soul, which became the real contents of the Chinese aesthetics. The contradiction of these two traditions was both the extension of the Chinese traditional aesthetics and a demonstration of modern Chinese aesthetics embarking on the march of rationalism. It had moved one foot out of the middle ages, and was beginning to raise the other foot.
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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