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Exploring the historical perspective of beauty in Chinese culture, this book delves into the etymology of the character mei and the symbolism associated with beauty in bronzeware. It analyzes beauty's evolution through major philosophical schools like Confucianism, Daoism, and Chan Buddhism, highlighting principles such as harmony and naturalness. Additionally, it addresses modern transformations and transcultural influences, referencing theories like the poetic state and art as sedimentation, providing a comprehensive view of beauty's significance in human existence.
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Beauty and Human Existence in Chinese Philosophy, Keping Wang
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- 2021
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- Title
- Beauty and Human Existence in Chinese Philosophy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Keping Wang
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Publisher
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9789811617133
- Category
- Art / Culture, Social sciences, Philosophy
- Description
- Exploring the historical perspective of beauty in Chinese culture, this book delves into the etymology of the character mei and the symbolism associated with beauty in bronzeware. It analyzes beauty's evolution through major philosophical schools like Confucianism, Daoism, and Chan Buddhism, highlighting principles such as harmony and naturalness. Additionally, it addresses modern transformations and transcultural influences, referencing theories like the poetic state and art as sedimentation, providing a comprehensive view of beauty's significance in human existence.