The Essentials of the Chinese Traditional Concept of"Tao-Yi"
The Chinese traditional concept of"Tao-Yi"has a far-reaching impact on the creation of Chinese art.To understand and deal with art problems in the dual structure of"Tao-Yi"fully manifests the national character of Chinese ancient theory of literature and art.The Chinese traditional concept of"Tao-Yi"is both rich and three-dimensional.In the concept of"Tao-Yi",the theory of"Tao Qi"is a general induction of the implicit and explicit relationship between ontology(the way of origin)and reality(the image of art).The theory of"Tao Guan"is a dialectical conclusion of the relationship between"one"and"many"in the creation of art.The theory of"Zai Tao"has established the cognitive situation of Chinese ancient sociology of art in which"Tao"dominates and"Yi"follows.The theory of"Tong Tao"mainly involves the explanation of cultural proto-type and the principle of artistic isomorphism.The theory of"Le Tao"represents the advocacy of the unity of aesthetic realm and life realm in Chinese ancient art.A comprehensive understanding of the Chinese tradi-tional concept of"Tao-Yi"is very helpful for us to know and understand the consciousness of life,universe and transcendence in Chinese art.