Pre-Qin aesthetic trends

Author: Huo Ran
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Pre-Qin aesthetic thought is the source of the main current in Chinese aesthetics. From the "holding stone knife" in the prehistoric mythological era, to the painted pottery basin with fish-face patterns, the colorful bronze wares, the naive yet mysterious oracle bone script, and the profound thinkers of the Pre-Qin period who benefited later generations with their deep thoughts and outstanding insights—all embody the aesthetic atmosphere of the specific Pre-Qin era, reflecting the ancient people's pursuit and contemplation of beauty. This academically brilliant monograph aims to trace the true trajectory of the brewing, accumulation, germination, convergence, flourishing, development, and peak of this aesthetic thought river. The author, with a serious and dedicated scholarly attitude, spent several years revising the manuscript multiple times. It is a powerful work on the study of era-specific aesthetic thought, following the Tang Dynasty Aesthetic Trends and Song Dynasty Aesthetic Trends.