This paper tries to address the problem of a lack of ethics about intangible cultural heritage protection in current China from the perspective of the history of ideas. Though this is a not a new angle and many papers...This paper tries to address the problem of a lack of ethics about intangible cultural heritage protection in current China from the perspective of the history of ideas. Though this is a not a new angle and many papers have given a more or less comprehensive discussion about this, this paper will endeavor to give a more systematic account. Seen from the perspective of ethics, the protection of cultural heritage in China is mainly challenged by imbalance or deviation from four aspects： Firstly, from the aspect of political justice; secondly, from the aspect of a lack of civic awareness; thirdly, from the aspect of excessive nationalism; fourthly, from the aspect of silent intellectuals.展开更多
Through public arts and my artistic practice to explore how art practice actively contributes to raising civic awareness around issues of social concern in contemporary China.I argue for their contribution to the fiel...Through public arts and my artistic practice to explore how art practice actively contributes to raising civic awareness around issues of social concern in contemporary China.I argue for their contribution to the field of public sculpture in China.The case studies will unpack the research process and highlight the aspects of the work that challenge conventions in public sculpture in China.They will also draw out the impact of the work with audiences,particularly how media engagement has extended the discourse around the sculptures,disseminating that art can be a powerful vehicle to communicate and interact with the public on subjects that are difficult and complex in China.My aim,is at a minimum,to raise social awareness and spark debate in as wide an audience as possible.Ideally I would want to see the artworks impact on social change and contribute meaningfully to creating a respectful society.展开更多
文摘This paper tries to address the problem of a lack of ethics about intangible cultural heritage protection in current China from the perspective of the history of ideas. Though this is a not a new angle and many papers have given a more or less comprehensive discussion about this, this paper will endeavor to give a more systematic account. Seen from the perspective of ethics, the protection of cultural heritage in China is mainly challenged by imbalance or deviation from four aspects： Firstly, from the aspect of political justice; secondly, from the aspect of a lack of civic awareness; thirdly, from the aspect of excessive nationalism; fourthly, from the aspect of silent intellectuals.
文摘Through public arts and my artistic practice to explore how art practice actively contributes to raising civic awareness around issues of social concern in contemporary China.I argue for their contribution to the field of public sculpture in China.The case studies will unpack the research process and highlight the aspects of the work that challenge conventions in public sculpture in China.They will also draw out the impact of the work with audiences,particularly how media engagement has extended the discourse around the sculptures,disseminating that art can be a powerful vehicle to communicate and interact with the public on subjects that are difficult and complex in China.My aim,is at a minimum,to raise social awareness and spark debate in as wide an audience as possible.Ideally I would want to see the artworks impact on social change and contribute meaningfully to creating a respectful society.
