从一民俗个案看中国现代作家审美取向

Aesthetic Orientation of Contemporary Chinese Writers Observed from A Folk Custom

中国现代乡土作家描写的"求雨"习俗具有多样化的审美功能。这一习俗客观上体现了乡土世界复杂的民间心理和文化观念,同时也反映出不同时期作家鲜明的题材与主题取向以及多样化的艺术技巧。正是由于对风俗画、风情画、风景画描写的重视,中国现代乡土小说不断走向成熟,民族化、现代化的水平得到了提高。

The folk custom of ＂praying for rain＂ described by contemporary Chinese writers has diversified aesthetic functions. This custom embodies complex folk psychology and cultural concepts in rural areas, and it also reflects writers＇ theme orientation and diversified writing techniques in different periods. It is the description of folk customs, local manners and feelings that make contemporary rural stories more mature and nationalized, and keep pace with the trend of the times.