中国古典美学“游”范畴探源

Exploration on the Origin of You as a Chinese Classical Aesthetic Category

"游"来自原始先民对于星体运行的观察,作为旗帜飘带的"游"象征着星与命,具有沟通天人的作用。旗帜在祭祀和战争中的重要功能强烈地影响了原始先民的思想意识;同时,"游"又是原始先民对于现实生活观察、体认的结果。魏晋后"游"沿着虚化与诗化的轨迹,深入影响了社会文化生活,成为代表生命与审美最高境界的重要范畴。

Firstly, You came from the observation of ancient people on star running. It referred to the streamer of the banner, which symbolized the star and destiny, and worked as an intermediary between God and human. For the banner played a significant role in the sacrifice ceremony and war, it strongly influenced the thoughts of ancient people. Secondly, You was the result of the observation and cognition towards real life of ancient people. After Wei and Jin dynasty, along the track of virtual and poetic, You affected the social and cultural life deeply and became an important category on behalf of life and aesthetic.