中国美学精神简论

A Simple Discussion on the Spirit of Chinese Aesthetics

中国美学精神既是中华民族生存与发展的结晶,又是中华民族生存与发展的原动力。中国美学精神具有本体性、主体性和主导性三个要素。它以中华民族的哲学为灵魂,以中华民族的审美为身体,在历史长河中形成了自己的审美传统。中国美学精神主要体现在五个方面:一是美善相乐,教娱统一;二是天人合一,巧夺天工;三是夷夏一家,海纳创新;四是中和之道,臻于化境;五是家国情怀,至美大公。

The spirit of Chinese aesthetics is not only the crystallization of Chinese nation′s existence and development,but also the motive force of Chinese nation′s existence and development.It has three essential elements:noumenon,subjectivity and dominance.Taking Chinese philosophy as its soul and the aesthetics of the Chinese nation as its body,Chinese aesthetics has formed its own tradition in the long history and at its core is the spirit of Chinese aesthetics.It is mainly reflected in the following five aspects:the first is the seeking of beauty and kindness,the unity of teaching and amusement;the second is harmony between man and nature,and marvelous creation excelling nature;the third is unifying all nationalities into one family with inclusion and innovation;the fourth is adhering to the way of neutrality,entering an elevated spiritual realm;the fifth is patriotism,and pursuing the supreme beauty of a world for all.