简论艺术创作中的对比与衬托

A Brief Analysis on Contrast and Foil in Artistic Creation

对比和衬托作为隐喻艺术思维体系的重要组成部分,在艺术创作中具有其它方法不可替代的隐喻价值。对比是通过对相互对立的两种事物或同一事物中相互对立的两个方面的对照、比较,突出其中某一事物或某一方面的特点,鲜明地反映某种思想、突出某种主题,一般分为外部对比法和内部对比法。艺术衬托则是利用事物之间相近似或相对立的事物作陪衬,从而突出某一事物的特征,具体可以分为正衬和反衬。

Contrast and foil are essential components of the artistic thinking system of metaphor. In the case of metaphoric value, both of them occupy irreplaceable positions in artistic creation. Contrast is conducted by comparing two opposite objects or two opposite aspects of one single object thus the outstanding feature of one object or one aspect is emphasised to reflect certain thought and theme. Generally, two contrasting methods are included, namely, internal contrast and external contrast. While, artistic foil is generally achieved by taking the similar or opposite object as foil to give prominence to the feature of certain object. Specifically, it can be classified into positive foil and negative foil.