The Convection of"Beauty":Cultural Scenery of Han Dynasty Borderland
The border area of the Han Dynasty was the frontier space of ethnic communication and blending,where different ethnic cultures collided and blended.In addition to material transactions and technological diffusion,the two-way communication at the spiritual and cultural level may also be referred to as"convection",which has affected the life and art of both"Hu"and"Han".The common pursuit of cultural existence that can produce aesthetic feeling among people of different nationalities contributed to the realization of cultural"convection"of different nationalities in the Han Dynasty.Through the Silk Road,"Caizeng"(ancient term for colored silk fabrics)of the Central Plains spread to the west,and the"Caiji"(ancient term for colored woolen knitwear)of the Western regions was transported to the east,which also met the consumption demand of the mainland.In addition to the influence of"Hu Music"on the artistic life of the Middle Earth,"Music"from the Central Plains was also introduced to the Hu Land.On the one hand,Han women,with their unique dress ups including beauty methods,communicate the emotions of different ethnic groups through"Heqin"(making peace with rulers of minority nationalities by marriage)and other cross ethnic love and marriage relations.On the other hand,the"Hu Powder"and"exotic fragrance"from the Western regions were also introduced into the Central Plains,beautifying the social life of the Han community.The trend towards a common aesthetic pursuit has led to the close integration of ethnic relations,resulting in a colorful Han culture.
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