中国古代小说理论中的“画活”解析

An Analysis of the Term Huahuo(Vivid Portrayal) in Ancient Chinese Theory on Fiction

在中国古代小说理论中,常用“画活”之类的术语来评价小说描绘人物所达到的活灵活现境界。这种“画活”境界可以分解为“睛活”与“毛发动”、“活是××声口”、“丰态流动”等不同层次,具有不同的表达技巧和审美效果。

In ancient Chinese theory on fiction, terms like huahuo are often used to express a realm reached by description of characters. The realm can be divided into a number of levels, each with different expression techniques and aesthetic effects.