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Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art

2016

Aesthetics Criticism

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On The Construction Of Aesthetic Image In Aesthetic Activities, Zhirong Zhu Mar 2016

On The Construction Of Aesthetic Image In Aesthetic Activities, Zhirong Zhu

Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art

Beauty is aesthetic image constructed by the aesthetic subject in aesthetic activities. The process of image creation is a dynamic process of creation which transcends materiality and sensuality. Aesthetic activity as the process of image construction is a process in which the subject achieves spiritual pleasure through experiencing external things, bringing forth emotions and imagination and gratifying the desire of creation and self-achievement. This process unites the intuitive comprehension, judgement and creation. The relationship between image and artistic site is that between the form and the spirit, with the image taking various forms. The image is the embodiment of the …


Aestheticization Of Evil And The Theory Of Poetic Justice, Jian'gang Wang Mar 2016

Aestheticization Of Evil And The Theory Of Poetic Justice, Jian'gang Wang

Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art

As one of the common themes in literature and art, evil can be transformed and purified through creative aestheticization and obtain a new quality which the ordinary life cannot provide. Meanwhile, it also can be endowed with a poetic value and aesthetic ethics. Therefore, evil in art may not only help to engage the reader in understanding life but also plays a big role of providing aesthetic pleasure. Furthermore, the paradox of the aestheticization of evil will eventually point out the issue of literary ethics and trigger the people to ponder on poetic justice.


The Disciplinary Boundaries And Intrinsic Basis Of Aesthetics Of Theory Of Life, Jianjiang Wang Mar 2016

The Disciplinary Boundaries And Intrinsic Basis Of Aesthetics Of Theory Of Life, Jianjiang Wang

Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art

Aesthetics of theory of life establishes its boundaries through the distinction from social aesthetics, ethic aesthetics, natural aesthetics, and aesthetics education as well as the aesthetic realm. Aesthetics of theory of life has the features of the study of morphology, which construct its inner-aesthetics. Inner-aesthetics is characterized by non-object, inner-vision and spiritual realm, and becomes the signature features and intrinsic basis. The life ideal, spiritual realm and moral cultivation construct the specific connotation of Chinese aesthetics of theory of life. The paper claims that the research of aesthetics of theory of life can be deepened only through the mastery of …