回鹘文摩尼教诗歌及其审美特征

Aesthetic characteristics of the Uighur Manicheism Poetries

摩尼教是古代回鹘人信奉的主要宗教之一,对回鹘历史文化的发展具有重要的影响。在吐鲁番及敦煌等地出土的回鹘文文献中,有千余件写本都是属于摩尼教内容的,其中有不少都是诗歌。回鹘文摩尼教诗歌以赞美诗为主,既有译作,也有回鹘人的创作,均押首韵,语言优美,韵律和谐,寓教于诗,艺术性高,其以音乐美、节奏感和哲理性的审美特点而具有强烈的艺术感染力。

Manichaeism was one of the major religions worshipped by ancient Uighur people and played a significant role in the development of Uighur history and culture. Among documents unearthed from Turpan and Dunhuang, more than a thousand written copies were about the Manichaeism and many were poetries. Uighur Manicheism Poetries hymn-based poetries were comprised of not only translations but also creations. Some works were written by ancient Uighur people. These poetries were the first charge rhyme with beautiful language and harmonuous rhythm, which blended education in poetries and had great art value. They played an important role in the Uighur classical literature with their beauty of music, rhythm and philosophical aesthetic characteristics which carried a strong artistic influence.