Creating National Art with the Orientation of"Integration",and Constructing the Common Spiritual Home for the Chinese Nation——A Case Study of the Fifty-six National Instruments Playing One Song Together etc.
In ethnic work that centered on building a strong sense of Chinese national community,the use of stage elements is crucial for the presentation of an artistic image of the Chinese national community.This image should be shaped by Chinese cultural symbols that are shared by all ethnic groups,and it should also serve to construct a common spiritual home for the Chinese nation,one that is based on traditional ethnic culture and art.It is posited that art,as a medium of emotional expression,can serve as a bridge of communication between various nationalities,and simultaneously facilitate the identification between different cultures.Furthermore,it can be oriented towards a higher level of human culture.The carrier of songs,dances and music art works allows for the expression and interpretation of Chinese cultural symbols and the representation of the Chinese national image.It enables the reflection of the integration of various national cultures,the portrayal of the vivid picture of interaction,exchange and mingling of various nationalities,and the strengthening of the identity of Chinese culture through its contagious power.This paper analyses the characteristics and significance of two Chinese ethnic artworks:Playing one Song Together,which incorporates fifty-six ethnic instruments,and Inspiring China,which features ethnic percussion and dance.These works exemplify the art creation oriented to"integration",and the analysis is based upon interviews with the creators.
the common spiritual home of Chinese Nationfolk song and dancethe orientation of"integration"