《乐记》气论初探

A First Discussion on the Theory of Qi in Yueji

《乐记》气论在继承和总结前人思想的基础上又有所推进和发展,一方面以"天地阴阳之气"为逻辑起点构建了"天、地、人、文"一气化生的乐学思想体系,并首开以"气"论文艺的先河。另一方面,其"血气"论深入地探讨了艺术活动主体的特性,对艺术创作和鉴赏的规律也有一定的抉发。《乐记》气论对后世文论有重要的影响。

The theory of Qi in Yueji has been improved by inheriting and summarizing predecessors＇ ideas. On the one hand, it constructs a musical ideology which consists of ＂heaven, earth, people, literary＂ on the basis of the the logical starting point of heav- en and earth, yin and yang, and it takes the initiative to apply the theory of Qi in viewing literary and art. On the other hand, the theory of ＂vigor＂ deeply explores the characteristics of the subjects appeared in artistic activities, meanwhile, it has a certain signifi- cance in the law of artistic creation and appreciation.The theory of Qi in Yuefi exerts an important effect on the later development of literary theory.