Exploration Of Sikong Tu's Theory Of Poetic Taste

"Theory of Poetic Taste" is a Chinese traditional poetics with unique national characteristics,also is the essence of Chinese ancient literary theories with the accumulation of Chinese aesthetic taste and empirical thinking characteristics,which has made important contributions to the development of ancient Chinese poetry and managing aesthetics.It still a famous theory till now.Sikong Tu who lived in the late of Tang Dynasty combined different opinions of this theory,and his "Identification can be made and then taste the poem"'Yunwaizhizhi,Weiwaizhizhi", "Chengdanjingzhi,Konglingchongdan" and other theories of poetic taste.These theories interconnected to form a complete theoretical system and had a unique aesthetic character,which marked the traditional stereotype of "a taste of poetry",was a summit of the development of "Theory of Poetic Taste"with far-reaching implications for future generations.The words and meaning,pictures and environment,understanding and getting and other problems involved in Sikong Tu's "Theory of Poetic Taste" have connections with Zen Buddhist ideas and ways of thinking,which is results that Sikong Tu put them to the taste under the influence of Zen Buddhism.This article seeks to research Sikong Tu's " Theory of Poetic Taste "and its implication for the Zen Buddhist.1.The tradition of"Theory of Poetic Taste"in Ancient Chinese literary theories"Taste" is excluded by the Western Critics,who think it has nothing to do with the concept of aesthetic.But in China,it was developed very well,and fit Chinese ancient way of thinking and awareness of the original aesthetic,moved away from just the beginning of the senses and got into the field of enjoying aesthetic,formed the tradition of "taste of a poem" in the process of enjoying poetries.The poetry tradition with unique Chinese characteristics can be traced back to the Pre-Qin and Han Dynasties Period.The Pre-Qin and Han Ci-Fu theorist noted that the "taste" is special, they connect it with Spiritual and aesthetic activities to promote the transformation of the meaning of taste.In the Hart Dynasty,"taste" in the aesthetic and artistic appreciation formed a fixed analogy meaning,began to have its own definite intrinsic aesthetic,which was widely used in the area of literature and the arts appreciation, this period was regarded as the beginning of the development period of a poetic flavor After this period,"Theory of Poetic Taste "came on the historical stage during the Wei,Jin,Nan-Bei Dynasties of unique characteristics of the times,began the 1,400 years development history.During this period,numerous Critics put their efforts to promote the development of this theory,especially Zhong Rong,Sikong Tu,Su Shi.They were representative figures,whose "theory of relish","theory of Foreign flavor" " theory of best taste"marks respectively,establishing,shaping,maturing the theory of poetic taste,which are three monuments of the development of this theory.2.Exploration of Sikong Tu's prspective on the Theory of Poetic TasteSikong Tu who lived in the late of Tang Dynasty between Zhong Rong and Su Shi was a significant figure of poetic history,also was a figure can not fail to mention when we spoke of" Theory of Poetic Taste ".His " Theory of Poetic Taste "point of view of poetic taste of Chinese poetry "Poetry to taste" played an extremely important role,and resulted in a very far-reaching consequences in the development of traditional Chinese poetry,as well as the development of the arts.(1)"Identification can be made and then taste the poem"Sikong Tu researched the poem from tasting,he emphasized that whether writing,reading,and criticizing,we must taste poetic firstly as the conditions and premise of the "criticise poems ".This theory has great demands towards the main-"Poetry taste",which makes the angle of theory of poetic taste from the object to main-"debate style".This theory highly original and ground-breaking started "dialectical criticism taste",which had a far reaching impact on future generations.(2) "Weiwaizhizhi"and"Yunwaizhizhi" On the basis of determining tasting was the essence of poetry,Sikong Tu also put forward the "Weiwaizhizhi," as well as the related "Yunwaizhizhi", "Xiangwaizhixiang".They integrated,contacted mutually,which constitute the ideal of its poetics and art of dialectics,research the level of full-filled-beauty."Weiwaizhizhi" refers to those who read the poems with rich "meaning",because of understanding the "fengshenyunzhi" outside the poetry,they enjoy the pleasure of the aesthetic.This flavor is different from the theory of Zhong Rong's "theory of relish",but a taste of foreign flavor based on the trigger.It deepen the meaning of "taste",is results of Sikong Tu studying "taste" theory deeply.As Sikong Tu's aesthetic ideal of poetry tasting,the meaning of "Yunwaizhizhi" is similar to the "Weiwaizhizhi",it refers to the whole art charm of poem.It is basis of"Weiwaizhizhi",so is the requirements to the creative works of poetry.Thus, Sikong Tu proposed the "nearly but not floating,and not far away","Thinking in accordance with the Habitat " and other art principles,to guide that how to own "Yunwaizhizhi" in the poems."Xiangwaizhixiang" indicate profound understanding that Sikong Tu towards "Xiang",but also connect "Weiwaizhizhi","Yunwaizhizhi",they constitute a complete theoretical system.As the media of generating "Weiwaizhizhi",it's very important.So Sikong Tu proposed "from a shape of' with far-reaching impact on future generations.(3) "Chengdanjingzhi" and "Konglingchongdan"Sikong Tu's explored poems further on the basis of stressing "taste",which lead elsewhere outside of the taste and find final destination for "light taste","light" is the best in the poetry writing and appreciating products.Sikong Tu stressed on the "empty","light" taste had obvious characteristics of the times,also reflects the impact of thinking of Zen Buddhist.3.Sikong Tu's Theory of Poetic Taste reflection of the Buddhist meditation(1) Origins of Sikong Tu's Zen BuddhismSikong Tu in late Tang Dynasty,born in official family,was influenced by Confucianism,Taoism,Buddhism deeply.When he was young,influenced by Confucianism deeply,he has been active.But untimely,suffered a bad time,he wanted to save the world,but the ideals could not be realized.At this time,he accepted Zen Buddhism to resolve his inner conflicts and pain.Although this idea can not replace Confucianism became the Sikong Tu's dominant ideology,but had an indelible impact on his way of thinking,aesthetic,literary criticism and poetry writing.(2) Buddhist Connotation in the Sikong Tu's "Theory of Poetic Taste"The words and meaning,pictures and environment,understanding and getting and other problems involved in Sikong Tu's " Theory of Poetic Taste " have connections with Zen Buddhist ideas and ways of thinking,which is results that Sikong Tu put Zen Buddhism to the taste,which show that his deep understanding about "Theory of Poetic Taste" and Buddhist meditation.He combined them creatively to make Theory of poetic taste have a certain connotation of Zen Buddhism, which has a far-reaching impact on future generations.