Research on the Artistic Spirit of"The Fool"in Laozi's Philosophy
Laozi's philosophy stands as a pillar of Daoist philosophical thought and together with Zhuangzi's philoso-phy,has established the groundwork for the shaping and evolution of the ancient Chinese artistic spirit."The Fool",as a unique image crafted within the context of Laozi's philosophy,expresses a spirit of"folly"imbued with deep ar-tistic and philosophical significance.This paper seeks to interpret the notion of"folly"within the philosophical frame-work of Laozi,revealing the characteristics of"The Fool"as being unenlightened yet concealing a profound mystery a-kin to the esoteric.Building upon this philosophical foundation,the study delves into the artistic spirit inherent in"The Fool"from three aspects:valuing simplicity,subtlety,and independence.It examines the manifestation and impact of"The Fool"artistic spirit within the realm of ancient Chinese art.