"Novelty"and"Ingenuity"in Ancient Chinese Art and Literature
The pursuit of artistic innovation has been a fundamental principle of human cultural activities throughout history."Novelty"and"ingenuity"has become an important standard for commenting on art and literature,and a valuable guide to practical activities.In ancient China,music and poetry were regarded as important means of promoting national prosperity and governance,with distinct artistic innovation and profound humanistic connotations,while Chinese calligraphy was regarded as the"mysterious skill"of"art and study of the heart",containing rich ideological wisdom in its adeptness at changing artistic skills.In ancient times,"painting"was considered"holy",embodying the"essence of the Tao",the"literary character of virtue,"and"reflecting the emotions of all things,"which could"teach and enlighten,and help people and society."Painting conveys principles and human emotions through innovative artistic techniques.Ancient Chinese art and literature emphasized the fusion of ideological and emotional depth with aesthetic value,highlighting the innovative artistic expressions and the nurturing effect on people's hearts.While reflecting a strong political and religious color of the times and a positive humanistic spirit,it also presents an artistic realm of"specialization,refinement,depth"and"novelty,expressiveness,and ingenuity."
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