The study of the genesis of Chinese aesthetic psychology

Author: Hu Xiaohui
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: This book is based on the macro-comparative perspective of aesthetic anthropology, utilizing new materials from disciplines such as archaeology, psychology, anthropology, and aesthetics, as well as the method of mutual illumination and interpretation between Chinese and Western cultures. It traces the historical process of the formation, germination, and development of the aesthetic psychology of the Chinese people from the Paleolithic to the late Neolithic period. To a certain extent, it extends and expands the history of Chinese aesthetics to the prehistoric era, and draws novel and enlightening insights on important issues such as the traditional way of thinking of the Chinese people, the characteristics of their brain function, and the types of their aesthetic psychology. This book not only pioneers in research methods and academic fields but also introduces a spirit of self-reflection into the study itself, demonstrating valuable academic exploration.