The article is devoted to the psychoanalytic issues of the deconstruction of images of socialist ideals in Russian Sots Art--an ironic title of the artistic trend in which used a mixture signs of visual semiotics of ...The article is devoted to the psychoanalytic issues of the deconstruction of images of socialist ideals in Russian Sots Art--an ironic title of the artistic trend in which used a mixture signs of visual semiotics of ＂social realism＂ and ＂pop art＂ of the 1990-2000s. By comparing the idealization of the image of Lenin in Soviet art of the 1930-1950s with its grotesque interpretation in Sots Art works of the 1990s, it appears to be interesting to trace the functions of grotesque and caricature in the deconstruction of the canons of socialist realism. Thereupon, special interest is the role of the regression mechanism in the transformation of the ideals of socialist realism into laughable images.展开更多
Song of The Chu, a novel written by LAN Zi-- a Chinese Australian writer, recounts the struggle in Australia over 20 years （1988-2008） of a group of Chinese young people. Cultural difference or even conflict is one ...Song of The Chu, a novel written by LAN Zi-- a Chinese Australian writer, recounts the struggle in Australia over 20 years （1988-2008） of a group of Chinese young people. Cultural difference or even conflict is one of the inevitable issues in terms of migration. The Chinese （Han） culture which belongs to the continental civilization and the Australian （Western） culture which belongs to the maritime one are both mighty and cannot be conquered or assimilated by each other. This means that the Chinese immigrants to Australia, compared to the ones from a less mighty culture, are more sensitive and resistant to the impact of an alien culture, which leads to a conscious or unconscious sense of security of the mother culture. Cultural security, not unidirectional, also refers to the worry by the locals of the impact brought by the immigrants. The protagonist resorts to converting to Buddhism as a solution to the cultural schizophrenia展开更多
This year marks the 100 th anniversary of Nelson Mandela＇s birth.The reason the global media reacted strongly to the news of Mandela＇s death five years ago can be found in his lasting contributions and his immortal ...This year marks the 100 th anniversary of Nelson Mandela＇s birth.The reason the global media reacted strongly to the news of Mandela＇s death five years ago can be found in his lasting contributions and his immortal spirit.Mandela＇s spirit is characterized by the noble ideals of opposing apartheid and achieving democracy,freedom and equality;by his philosophy of reconciliation,marked by magnanimity and forgiveness;by his principled stand for peace and justice in Africa and the world;by his political wisdom in summing up the situation and meeting the challenges of the times,evinced in his quitting office at the peak of his political life;by his thankfulness for help and concern for vulnerable groups;and by his personal charm,as reflected in his magnanimity,sense of humor,sincerity and sense of equality.These six qualities are closely connected and constitute a dialectical unity.South Africa is the birthplace of Mandela and the soil in which the Mandela spirit grew.The fact that South Africa produced a Mandela is closely connected with his historical era and the social environment,as well as the influence of countries around the world and the international support he received.Above all,however,Mandela＇s rise was closely tied to his noble ideals and outstanding character.In a word,the internal and external origins ofthe Mandela spirit complement and illuminate each other.The Mandela spirit is rooted in South Africa,yet it belongs to the whole world and the whole human race.Its radiant reason,dynamism and strong personal influence will continue to illuminate our world with an eternal charisma.The world of today needs the Mandela spirit more than ever.展开更多
文摘The article is devoted to the psychoanalytic issues of the deconstruction of images of socialist ideals in Russian Sots Art--an ironic title of the artistic trend in which used a mixture signs of visual semiotics of ＂social realism＂ and ＂pop art＂ of the 1990-2000s. By comparing the idealization of the image of Lenin in Soviet art of the 1930-1950s with its grotesque interpretation in Sots Art works of the 1990s, it appears to be interesting to trace the functions of grotesque and caricature in the deconstruction of the canons of socialist realism. Thereupon, special interest is the role of the regression mechanism in the transformation of the ideals of socialist realism into laughable images.
文摘Song of The Chu, a novel written by LAN Zi-- a Chinese Australian writer, recounts the struggle in Australia over 20 years （1988-2008） of a group of Chinese young people. Cultural difference or even conflict is one of the inevitable issues in terms of migration. The Chinese （Han） culture which belongs to the continental civilization and the Australian （Western） culture which belongs to the maritime one are both mighty and cannot be conquered or assimilated by each other. This means that the Chinese immigrants to Australia, compared to the ones from a less mighty culture, are more sensitive and resistant to the impact of an alien culture, which leads to a conscious or unconscious sense of security of the mother culture. Cultural security, not unidirectional, also refers to the worry by the locals of the impact brought by the immigrants. The protagonist resorts to converting to Buddhism as a solution to the cultural schizophrenia
文摘This year marks the 100 th anniversary of Nelson Mandela＇s birth.The reason the global media reacted strongly to the news of Mandela＇s death five years ago can be found in his lasting contributions and his immortal spirit.Mandela＇s spirit is characterized by the noble ideals of opposing apartheid and achieving democracy,freedom and equality;by his philosophy of reconciliation,marked by magnanimity and forgiveness;by his principled stand for peace and justice in Africa and the world;by his political wisdom in summing up the situation and meeting the challenges of the times,evinced in his quitting office at the peak of his political life;by his thankfulness for help and concern for vulnerable groups;and by his personal charm,as reflected in his magnanimity,sense of humor,sincerity and sense of equality.These six qualities are closely connected and constitute a dialectical unity.South Africa is the birthplace of Mandela and the soil in which the Mandela spirit grew.The fact that South Africa produced a Mandela is closely connected with his historical era and the social environment,as well as the influence of countries around the world and the international support he received.Above all,however,Mandela＇s rise was closely tied to his noble ideals and outstanding character.In a word,the internal and external origins ofthe Mandela spirit complement and illuminate each other.The Mandela spirit is rooted in South Africa,yet it belongs to the whole world and the whole human race.Its radiant reason,dynamism and strong personal influence will continue to illuminate our world with an eternal charisma.The world of today needs the Mandela spirit more than ever.
