An exploration of"quiet grandeur":an interpretation from the perspective of art history
"Quiet grandeur"is an important topic in the field of literary and artistic aesthetics.While it is generally believed to have been first proposed by Winckelmann,it has not been clearly interpreted.The academic community lacks a profound understanding of its original meaning,which has led to divergent and contentious interpretations.Given that it is initially a subject within the field of art history,examining it from a historical context can shed light on this problem.Its most typical material manifestation is in the self-portraits of early classical sculpture,so its stylistic features embody a serious facial expression and a relaxed body and this features stem from technological limitations and conceptual expression."Quiet grandeur"represents the beautiful image and great character of the self.In many instances,it even conveys strength,inspiration and encouragement.These characteristics in self-portraits have extended to the subsequent generations.Zhu Guangqian's introduction of the concept marks a leap from art to aesthetics and poetics.