Vintageism

Author: Zhu Yeqing
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The Chinese have a tradition of valuing tradition and antiquity, which has led them to favor ancient relics. Ancient relics are referred to as antiques. The Chinese affinity for antiques has a long history, and by the modern era, it has become a widespread trend. I have noticed that this love for antiquity is not confined to China; many foreigners also enjoy antiques, especially Chinese antiques, showing that valuing tradition and antiquity is not exclusive to the Chinese but can be considered one of humanity's universal traits. However, this universal trait of valuing antiquity is actually not very universal, as it is preferred by only a very small number of people. Moreover, in the future, fewer and fewer people will appreciate antiques, and the trend of "the heart is no longer ancient" will continue as ever.
Lastly, I want to say that the term "antiquarianism" has no substantial meaning.