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Discussion On The Aesthetics Thoughts Of Fu Shan-an Adherent Of Ming Dynasty

Posted on:2010-10-17Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:L HuangFull Text:PDF
GTID:2155360278952892Subject:Aesthetics
Abstract/Summary:
17th Century is an important turning point for the development of Chinese Aesthetics Thoughts. Replacement of Ming Dynasty by Qing Dynasty resulted the emergence of Adherents, which were constituted by certain literati in the particular historical period. The Adherents were insisting their loyalty to the overthrown Ming Dynasty whilst deliberating their perspective, facing with significant choice of personal life among loyalty,filial piety, being a governor and being an anchoret. The particular historical period branded Fu Shan's aesthetic emotions with timely distinct as an Adherent of Ming Dynasty and made him lived in a double life, which turnover effects his emotional performance in artistic. His emotion expressed as deeply and sincerely, while showed solemn, stirring and inviolability, which contributed greatly in the brilliant works created by him.The research and analysis on Fu Shan by scholars was limited due lack of historical materials. However the recent discover and collation of relevant documentations gradually attached weights on the aesthetics thoughts of Fu Shan. His thoughts combined his unique and talent understanding with the common view of prevailed minds, was deserved to be studied and discussed for the rich and valued connotation contained thereof. The thesis discussed and re-examined the aesthetics thoughts of Fu Shan on the basis of his special social status as a Adherent of Ming Dynasty through several perspectives, such as aesthetics, literature and history, for the purpose of contribution to the further study of Chinese classical aesthetics.The thesis is constituted of five parts:Introduction: Brief introduction of the purpose, reasons and status of the topic discussed thereof.Chapter I: Exploration on the effects of Adherents of Ming Dynasty to Fu Shan's thoughts, including definition and spirit characteristics of Adherents of Ming Dynasty, Fu Shan's biography, and effects of Sinocentrism to his thoughts.Chapter II: Discussion on the philosophical basis of Fu Shan's thoughts, and his essays and thesis combined his personal understanding and traditional philosophy of classical China.Chapter III: Discussion on the aesthetics thoughts system of Fu Shan from separate perspectives: literature, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese painting and Chinese medicine.Chapter IV: Summarize of the influence passed down of Fu Shan's aesthetics thoughts through his works and practice, and the reason for researching his thoughts.Conclusion: Explanation of Chinese classical aesthetics'practical significance to prevailing aesthetics and perspective significance of Fu Shan study.
Keywords/Search Tags:Fu Shan, Ming-Dynasty, Adherent, Aesthetics
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