全球化语境下民间艺术的现代价值

Re-discovery of Folk Art and Its Value in the Context of Globalization

民间艺术在现代化进程加剧的背景下遭遇了新的挑战,其表面的繁荣难以掩饰失去价值内核的危机,反思民间艺术的现代价值,成为民间艺术理论绕不开的一个重要话题。首先,民间艺术重视生活对于艺术的原初性意义,这对现代艺术强调审美的纯粹性是一个反拨,为现代社会贡献了生活美学的智慧;其次,民间艺术在手法方面仍然对现代艺术和文化实践产生了重要影响;最后,民间艺术的审美趣味和艺术风貌昭示了一种追求圆融和谐的审美理想,这对现代艺术和大众文化的弊端具有反拨和纠偏的作用。

In the context of modernization, folk art has encountered new challenges; its superficial prosperity can barely cover the crisis caused by the loss of its kernels. Reflection on the value of folk art in modern times, therefore, becomes an unavoidable topic. First, folk art emphasizes art originating in life, thus forming a backlash against the theory of modern art, which emphasizes the purity of aesthetics. Secondly, folk art still greatly influences the style of contemporary artistic and cultural creations. Finally, folk art demonstrates an aesthetic pursuit of integrity and harmony. All these characteristics will help re-juvenile modern art and address drawbacks of popular culture.