On the"Canonical Music"Spirit of"Yuefu"in"Wenxin Diaolong"
Throughout Wenxin Diaolong:Yuefu,Liu Xie consistently emphasizes the cultural origin of"Dianyue"( classical music ) in Yuefu art. He analyzes and interprets the profound impact of political changes,regional cultures,and aesthetic standards on Yuefu art and core spirit of"Dianyue"culture. The"Dianyue"ritual,in essence,is a cultural form where poetry and music are utilized for political purposes. Political groups regulate behavior and influence people's hearts through the moderation of artistic expressions and their ideological content. The Han dynasty's Yuefu,with its focus on imitation and adherence to Qin's system,represents an active abandonment of the"Dianyue"cultural standard,which is the critical reason why the sound of"Heyue"( harmonious music) became difficult to restore in later generations. Yuefu art not only lost the grand court music of balance and harmony but also the elegance of poetry and songs. From then on,"Heyue"gradually faded from the court,which is a regret for the art of"Dianyue"and a profound cultural regret. Therefore,Yuefu is essentially not an investigation of general artistic issues of Yuefu but rather an exploration of how Yuefu art was shaped by politics,molded by culture,and intertwined with the changing tides of political history. Liu Xie's evaluation of Yuefu art is also a comprehensive examination involving the restoration of music systems,the establishment of institutions,cultural inheritance,musical tunes,and poetry. Rather than reflecting Liu Xie's conservative artistic views,Yuefu shows that he was more concerned with the cultural rectification of Yuefu art. Liu Xie believed that elegance and standards are the right path for Yuefu art,and inheriting the spirit of"Dianyue"is the proper course for the elegant arts of later generations. This is precisely why Yuefu focuses more on the sacrificial music and songs of Yuefu.
The Literary Mind and the Carving of DragonsThe Musical PoetryThe Sound of NeutralityThe Spirit of Canonical MusicThe Harmony of Music
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