Human and Nature. Old Houses.

Author: Hou Hui
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Man and Nature, an eternal topic. From ancient tales like "Nuwa Mending the Sky" and "Yugong Moving the Mountains" to modern projects like the "Three Gorges Dam," the interaction between humans and nature has never ceased. Different groups, different thoughts, different perspectives, and different conclusions. When a human body photographer begins to examine nature through the lens of human body photography, we can say he has matured; but when he can blend human body art with nature, we cannot merely say "he has matured" so superficially, but rather "he has grasped the true essence of art." The chapters on "Old Houses," "Mountain Streams," "Water Towns," and "Pastoral Landscapes" combine different elements of nature, creating a perfect human body art.
Old houses are the imprints of time, leaving behind the sediment of ages; mountain streams are like the spirits of the wind, floating with the lightness of nature; the pastures are our true parents of food and clothing, nurturing countless Chinese children; water towns are a part of nature, a Shangri-La of the soul. The beautiful fusion of nature and the human body ignites a splendid light within the heart. You might ask if there is a connection between them. In fact, there are no two things in the world that are two absolute parallel lines. It is just that wise men see wisdom, and the discerning see discernment; everyone sees different intersection points.
To appreciate "Man and Nature," one must first understand that the human body is a symbol of beauty and be aware of the historical origins of the nude as an art form. In fact, applying a healthy aesthetic sense, with a pure heart, to perceive, discern, and analyze beauty, and to cultivate one's character and elevate one's soul through the process of appreciation, brings joy. Additionally, one should have a basic understanding of physiology, sports psychology, as well as photography, painting, landscaping, and ancient architecture.
Man and nature, an eternal topic. From ancient tales like "Nuwa Mending the Sky" and "Yugong Moving the Mountains" to modern projects like the "Three Gorges Dam," the interaction between humans and nature has never ceased. Different groups, different thoughts, different perspectives, and different conclusions. When a human body photographer begins to examine nature through the lens of human body photography, we can say he has matured; but when he can blend human body art with nature, we cannot merely say "he has matured" so superficially, but rather "he has grasped the true essence of art." The chapters on "Old Houses," "Mountain Streams," "Water Towns," and "Pastoral Landscapes" combine different elements of nature, creating a perfect human body art.
Old houses are the imprints of time, leaving behind the sediment of ages; mountain streams are like the spirits of the wind, floating with the lightness of nature; the pastures are our true parents of food and clothing, nurturing countless Chinese children; water towns are a part of nature, a Shangri-La of the soul. The beautiful fusion of nature and the human body ignites a splendid light within the heart. You might ask if there is a connection between them. In fact, there are no two things in the world that are two absolute parallel lines. It is just that wise men see wisdom, and the discerning see discernment; everyone sees different intersection points.
To appreciate "Man and Nature," one must first understand that the human body is a symbol of beauty and be aware of the historical origins of the nude as an art form. In fact, applying a healthy aesthetic sense, with a pure heart, to perceive, discern, and analyze beauty, and to cultivate one's character and elevate one's soul through the process of appreciation, brings joy. Additionally, one should have a basic understanding of physiology, sports psychology, as well as photography, painting, landscaping, and ancient architecture.