A Virgin Land to be Cultivated:On the Aesthetics of Folk Literature and Art

In terms of the aesthetic of folk literature and art,most researchers explain it drawing on general aesthetic theory,but pay less attention to the specific context and logic of individual cases.Folk aesthetics is deeply rooted in folk life,including local nature,village culture,farming life and folk belief.These folklore factors constitute the“local logic”,which regulates and influences folk aesthetic culture.The hidden“grammar”must be found in the folk life of the masses with a view to explaining the“essence”of folk aesthetics effectively.The concept of folk literature and art is understood in two different ways:One interprets it as“study of art and literature of folks”,regarding folk as a modifier of study of art and literature.Folk literature and art is regarded as the research object and the discipline is defined according to literary standard.This concept is from the perspective of literary studies,emphasizing that“folk literature and art is a special study of literature and art”.The other interprets it as“study of folk literature and art”,treating literature and art among the folks as the research object and defining the discipline in accordance with cultural standard.This concept is from the perspective of cultural studies.

The Current Situation and Counter Measures of Compilation of English Literature Textbooks in the Context of New Liberal Arts

With the promulgation of the“National Quality Standards for Undergraduate Teaching of Foreign Languages and Literatures in General Institutions of Higher Education”and“Teaching Guidelines”in 2018,the humanistic attributes of English majors and the important position of literature in foreign language learning are emphasized.Nowadays,the English literature curriculum is facing the problems of marginalization,reduction of class hours,simplification of curriculum and so on.Then in the context of the new liberal arts,it provides a new way to break through the dilemma of the literature curriculum.The study has collected the use of teaching materials of British and American literature courses in some colleges and universities across the country.Based on the survey results,the compilation of teaching materials in the new era should consider how to adapt to students’deep learning,autonomous learning,cross learning and research-based learning to provide guidance and support.The diversity of learning requires us to break the monotony of textbook compilation,show diversity and complement each other.

Decadence and Mass Culture： The Novel as a Panorama. The Case of Bruges-La-Morte

Today＇s idea of the so-called fin-de-sibcle is still somewhat inexact and incomplete. This lack of precision originates from a deeply rooted methodological approach which consists of considering the respective developments of literature, art, and science in isolation, without paying attention to any interference or reciprocal contamination. This defective method also affects the overlaps and contacts between high culture and popular culture. Despite the progress made over recent years, there are few researchers who approach their objective with a real awareness of the complexity of a time period which saw the appearance of mass culture in the current sense and an unprecedented boom in scientific and technological development.1 To this end, the example of the great German philosopher Walter Benjamin and his studies on Paris during the 19th century----collected in the essays on the great French poet Charles Baudelaire and especially in the monumental and unfinished work The Arcades Project--is, without doubt, a model to follow. Taking the path suggested by Benjamin, this article sets out a revision of the novel Bruges-la-Morte （1892） by the Belgian writer Georges Rodenbach, considered one of the major exponents of thefin-de-sikcle decadence, which goes beyond the usual approach of a symbolist reading, by paying special attention to the frictions between literature and technology on one hand, and between literature and popular entertainment on the other.

Influences of the Greek Mythology on British and American Literature

The paper starts with an introduction to Greek mythology,and then deeply explores the influence of Greek mythology on western culture and its roles in the development of British and American classical literature in the west.At last,the author analyzes the profound influences of Greek mythology on British and American literature from vocabulary,character role,creative inspiration,way of thinking,the outlook on life,values,and other aspects.

Comparison on Cultural Connotation of Plant in Treasure Island and The Swordsman

In the development of human civilization, plant has been closely attached to human beings, and also been endowed with rich cultural imagery. However, ascribed to the differences between Chinese and English cultures, plant of the same kind exhibits similar, distinct or vacant characteristics. This paper adopts comparison method so as to compare and to analyze the differences and similarities of cultural connotation contained in plant emerging in Treasure Island （a representative of western adventure literature） and The Swordsman （a representative of Chinese martial arts literature） and roles plant plays in a certain chapter, or the whole story. The literature study presents a general knowledge of research theories in this field and cultural background. Moreover, the induction method integrates and summarizes the prior analyses and researches. Reasons underlying those cultural differences are also expounded, including legend and folklore, literature works and convention and custom. The conclusion is that analyzing the cultural connotation of plant is of significance for understanding the corresponding cultural differences as well as appreciating adventure and martial arts literature.

The Impact of the Emergence of Eurasian Art Communities in the Globalizing World

Eurasian art study is an interdisciplinary approach to the solution of the problems of ethno-national rivalry and contradictions, dominating in the world. Although the roots of Eurasian arts goes back to Aristotelian-Avicennian tradition, created in Central Asia （CA） of the eve of the last millennium, the evidence of that common tradition： archaeological, philological, philosophical, linguistic, etc., interconnected with each other and recognized by the diversity of the academic schools of the last century, are not included into educational programs of the universities of the modem times. That miss, creating a gap in the world system of knowledge, restricts development of international affairs and diplomacy in its global significance. To bridge that gap, observing and analysing what was missed in the system of knowledge and how Eurasian arts communities are organizing themselves in CA of pre-soviet times, how they managed to develop through the last century and what is their perspectives now, in globalizing world, is the aim of this paper.

Drawing Essence from Ancient to Nourishing the New A Study of REN Ping＇s Calligraphic Art

This paper expresses REN Ping＇s views on calligraphic arts and classical Chinese literature. Calligraphy and literature could not only express ideas, sentiments, and aesthetic charm, but also create harmony in relationships. The study focuses on his calligraphic styles such as Cursive Calligraphy （草书）, Regular Script （楷书）, Seal Script （篆书）, running style （行书） and so on. His calligraphic art creation lends a unique classical style to the Chinese movie, and shows a board and wide beauty of nature for pavilion ofZONG XIU in Hangzhou, which draws essence from ancient to nourishing the new. It is widely accepted that REN Ping＇s accomplishment results from, his accumulation of Chinese traditional culture, his rich knowledge in occidental philosophy and art, his outstanding artistic talents, and from his generosity, forthrightness, and sincerity, and his all-embracing humanistic feelings.

The Mass Domain：Crowd Activation and Historical Reconstruction the Description and Analysis on Animation Ritual Context

Groups,ceremonies,group events are the three basic elements of animation literature. Depending on the elements,we need to excavate the connotation meaning of the mass domain,and explore that if we intend to use literature to reflect life,and we must carry on literature reconstruction so as to embody the context meaning of the public image. The intention of the mass domain in animation is to achieve the historical and mass reconstruction,which is also the foundation of the development tactics of the modern cultural renaissance strategies.

Poetizing Art of Enframed Scenery

Enframed scenery was classified into 4 categories:door and window enframed scenery,railing and column enframed scenery,tree enframed scenery,cave and crack enframed scenery.Demonstration of poetizing art in such 4 categories of enframed scenery was analyzed,application of enframed scenery in modern landscape architecture was introduced,and cultural connotations of enframed scenery were further explored.

On the Ethical Dimensions of Literary Criticism in the Realm of We Media

In the realm of We Media,literary criticism is not completely free and unrestricted during its continuous production process;instead,it should adhere to certain ethical norms.The ethical dimensions of literary criticism in We Media focus on fostering a fair relationship between criticism activities and text,society,and the audience in order to facilitate healthy and orderly criticism that yields positive outcomes.The ethics of literary criticism in We Media can be categorized into aesthetic ethics,cultural ethics,political ethics,and media ethics within its internal structure,all of which ultimately converge into the realm of art production ethics.It is important to embrace a consciousness of intersubjectivity and adopt a cognitive approach of situationism in order to avoid blind restrictions and misjudgments in order to foster a positive and healthy ecosystem for literary criticism in We Media.Additionally,it is crucial to adhere to bottom-line thinking and emphasize responsibility,taste,and discipline while regulating the field of criticism,the audience,and critical text.

Discussion about contemporary Chinese cultural criticism and mass culture

Contemporary Chinese cultural criticism is facing traditional three factors. That are： literary criticism, belletristic criticism and Chinese-style criticism; contemporary transformation from western cultural criticism and consciousness of problems in contemporary Chinese culture together form a problem domain of cultural criticism; during the 30 years, literary discipline knowledge has evolved from the aesthetic to the culture and the weakening and missing of beauty and poetry become a weakness of cultural criticism. Concerning about the study of repression mechanism for appreciation as well as strengthening the aesthetic nature is the proper attitude literary researcher should have while intervening cultural criticism.

The Concept of Shared Destiny in the Ainu Spiritual Belief

The Ainu are the only ethnic minority officially recognized in Japan.Ainu culture is not only a new entry point for understanding Japanese culture,but also an important medium for exploring ancient Asian civilization.This article analyzes the Ainu folk songs and legends and other oral literature and discovers:The Ainu people respect and thank the gods,and accept the gifts and punishments of the gods.However,the Ainu claim that human beings have autonomy through the belief that humans have the right to punish gods,and those humans and gods can strive for an equal two-way relationship.In addition,the Ainu emphasize the importance of coexistence between humans and other creatures in nature.It is believed that hunting and fishing are not blasphemy,but acceptances of the gifts from the gods.However,it is advocated that human beings and other creatures should give each other living space and maintain the balance of symbiosis and coexistence.The Ainu belief in relative equality with gods and coexistence with nature reflects the concept of“shared destiny”in ancient Asian civilizations.It provides an important reference for the development of modern human society.

Reflections on the Historical Context and Political Philosophical Implications of Mao Zedong's Talks at the Yan’an Forum on Literature and Art

Setting to the task of a logical exposition of this article from Mao's Talks with regards to both historical context and philosophical content, a re-reading explores the "living historical document" as a theoretical possibility. The author indicates that the literary-artistic hypothesis of Talks consists in the political and military logic of "the revolutionary machine," offering a politically autonomous character to artistic formulation while simultaneously drawing up a mechanics for the general relati on ship between the recon struction of art and social relations in the country's future. Successively, in an attempt to engage with an elucidation of Mao's notion of "universal enlightenment" in the contemporary context, is an analytical emphasis on the implications of the material of Talks which embodies its cultural-political framework. This indicates that the revoluti on ary machine imposes a double function on the cultural-artistic worker as somebody who undertakes the responsibilities of both teacher and servant;who occupies the position of a "vanishing mediator" in the process of universal historical movement;and whose van guard characteristics and ultimate existence possess no independent value but instead depend on and draw from their relationship with the historical totality. The author holds that this perspective supports the advancement of our cognizance with regards to the civilizing functionality and ethical constructiveness of the Chinese Revolution in world-historical context.

英文文献有关武术研究的进展、热点及趋势--基于web of science核心集数据库文献的研究

武术作为我国传统文化的杰出代表之一,在同域外国家或地区的多次交流中引起了众多异质文化者的关注和研究。运用文献资料法、数理统计法、软件辅助分析法等方法,以Web of Science核心收录的有关武术研究的英文文献基础为数据,对所获得到的材料进行统计分析,找出武术研究的进展、热点及发展趋势。研究认为:我国学者在英文文献发文的总量中所占比例相对较高,但在学者个人发文量、发文作者共被引次数、机构发文量及期刊共被引次数方面的排名都不尽如人意。英文学者的研究主要集中于武术传承发展的现状、问题、应对策略和所具有的功能作用,以及武术教学改革、武术中的运动损伤、生理学和心理学对武术的作用、其他运动项目对武术发展的启示、电影和武术关系等方面,但对武术的基础理论研究较少。研究趋势主要为探究其他体育项目对武术发展的启示,分析武术对“人”的影响,探讨如何运用科学的手段促进武术发展等内容。

The Way Forward for Chinese Literature and Art in the New Era

After the 18th National Congress of the CPC held in 2012, socialism with Chinese characteristics entered a new era. This new era brings with it many connotations, including the deepening and expansion of reform across the board, dazzling results in socioeconomic development, and bold aspirations for China to forge forward as one of the world's major countries, but most importantly, it signifies the glorious path ahead for the Chinese nation. Numerous scholars from the humanities and social sciences are now in the process of studying the nature, structure, and meaning of the new era and engaging in a discourse on its historical context, practical implications, and future possibilities. As authors and artists of the new era, we are better prepared to recognize the thoughts, feelings, and mental images crystalized in people's expressions, deportment, words, and actions. This is an era in which the Chinese nation will create a brighter future for itself amidst new tests and challenges, and an era in which each individual can create a better life for themselves by fighting and persevering through all types of adversity. It is apparent from looking at both the past and the present that the direction, destiny and dynamism of Chinese literature and art are all intimately linked to the grand flow of history. Chinese literature and art develop along with the progress of the Chinese nation, and move in the same direction that the Chinese people are marching toward.

2023网络文艺:以磅礴的想象力致敬未来

2023年是中国网络文艺聚力奋发的一年。随着人工智能大放异彩,奇点将至,未来已来,网络文艺跃入智能传播时代(智媒时代),网络科幻进入主赛道,“国潮热”涌动,成为“非遗”活态传承的重要阵地,微短剧积微成著,展现出磅礴的想象力。网络文艺需要推进制度创新和综合治理,在网络空间人类命运共同体的构建中发挥应有的作用,用优质内容化解网生代的数字化孤独。