Lecture on Aesthetic Appreciation of Dance Art: Dance Ode to Essence

Author: Gao Chongsheng
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The rich aesthetic content and characteristics of dance art are an organically integrated and inseparable artistic whole, often presented to us as a complete aesthetic object (a work or organized dance activity). In theory, they are only discussed separately for the sake of analysis. This book attempts to approach several main aspects to dissect the fundamental aesthetic characteristics of dance art. However, as the dance industry develops, dance practice often shows great foresight, while theory tends to lag behind and lack strength. "The tree of life is evergreen, but theory is gray." Perhaps this is precisely what Goethe meant from another perspective. As a "veteran" in the dance world, the author hopes to see dance theory and academic activities striving to catch up, providing a more incisive interpretation and stronger support for the colorful practice of dance art! This book is divided into six chapters, each introducing one of the six fundamental aesthetic characteristics of dance: the kinetic nature, expressiveness, rhythmic nature, plasticity, virtuality, and comprehensiveness of dance. To effectively convey the author's viewpoints, the book also appropriately uses examples from literary works and daily life, making the content more accessible and gradually reducing its theoretical tone.