后现代视域下的贡布里希艺术理论反思

Reflections on Gombrich's Art Theory in the Postmodern Context

贡布里希艺术批评的基本原则就是创新与传统之间的"中庸之道"的理性原则,艺术批评应该公正地评价艺术作品的表现力和艺术家为创新提供的范例和准则。但在后现代主义的艺术语境中某些理论家和批评家则指出,贡布里希过分强调经典,固守传统永恒价值,批判现代艺术,其"中庸之道"已经失衡。因此,审视贡布里希理性原则的现代困境,反思传统思想与现代理念的碰撞与对话是当代艺术研究领域里值得探讨的重要课题。

The fundamental principle of Gombrich's art criticism lies in his adherence to the'golden mean'between innovation and tradition.The sensible art criticism relies on the impartial evaluation of the expressiveness of artistic works and artists' contribution to the establishment of paradigms and norms.However,some contemporary art theorists and critics argue that Gombrich's 'golden mean'has actually been out of balance,due to his overemphasis on tradition and his critical attitude towards modern art.Accordingly,a critical survey of Gombrich's rational principle in the postmodern context,with a reflection on the tension and dialogue between traditional thoughts and modern concepts,is urgently required in contemporary art research field.