The book "30,000 Years of Western Art" was written by Wang Ruiyun, who is a highly respected outlier in the field of Chinese art history and theory. The reason why Wang Ruiyun is called an outlier is due to her 20 to 30 years of experience in the front line of modern art in Europe and the United States, as well as her unique commanding heights on art. This book brilliantly presents the glorious course of 30,000 years of Western art, from ancient cave paintings to modern installation art, with rich content and novel views. With her profound artistic accomplishment and keen insight, Wang Ruiyun leads readers through time and space to feel the charm and changes of Western art. Her writing is fluent and easy to understand, and she tells the complex knowledge of art history in a leisurely manner, making this book not only suitable for art lovers to read, but also an important reference for art history and theory research. In short, "30,000 Years of Western Art" is a masterpiece of art history worth reading.

The book "The Sensuous Knowledge of the Absolute Spirit: A Study of Hegel's Theory of Art" written by Xu Xianliang explores Hegel's unique insights into art. The book points out that "the sensuous knowledge of the absolute spirit" is the essence of Hegel's view of art, and the diverse functions of art stem from the manifestation of conceptual self-determination at different levels. Hegel explained in "Phenomenology of Spirit" how art guides individual consciousness to sublimate to a scientific standpoint, and this book further expands this idea. Through this book, readers can have a more comprehensive understanding of Hegel's theory of art and the important position of art in the development of human spirit. Xu Xianliang's research provides us with a new perspective, allowing us to re-examine the deep connection between art and philosophy.

Book summary of "Every Step in Life Counts": This book deeply analyzes Liu Zhiyu's extraordinary life experience, showing his mental journey from the gold medalist of the International Mathematical Olympiad to the recommended student of the Department of Mathematics of Peking University, to giving up the full scholarship of MIT, and finally choosing to become a monk and return to secular life 11 years later. Every choice made by Liu Zhiyu may be shocking in the eyes of outsiders, but for him it is a reflection of his inner self. This book not only allows us to see the growth trajectory of a unique individual, but also triggers our thinking about life choices, inner pursuits and social values. Through Liu Zhiyu's story, we are able to reflect on our own life path, whether we should also bravely follow our hearts and live out our true selves. This book encourages us to believe that every step in life counts and has its unique meaning and value, no matter what difficulties we face.

Tears and Saints is a work by French writer EM Cioran, which was deeply loved by the new generation of intellectuals in Romania in the mid-1930s. Cioran immersed himself in the Transylvanian library, studied the biographies of saints in depth, and incorporated his unique insights into this work. This book is not only a depiction of the lives of saints, but also a reflection of Cioran's own pursuit of spiritual realm. Through the stories of saints, he explored themes such as faith, suffering and redemption, and showed the complexity and greatness of human nature. This work is full of philosophical thinking and literary charm, and is one of Cioran's important representative works as a contemporary hagiography writer. In the process of reading, readers can not only feel the author's admiration for the saints, but also think about the meaning and value of life, and thus get profound inspiration. Tears and Saints is a literary masterpiece worth reading.

"Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships" is a classic work by Eric Berne, which explores in depth the psychological games in interpersonal communication. Berne believes that people are constantly playing various psychological games in their interactions with each other, which sometimes help us build close relationships, but sometimes may lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. He analyzes in detail the causes, manifestations and results of these games, and provides methods to change these unhealthy game patterns. By reading this book, readers can have a deeper understanding of themselves and others, learn to interact with others more healthily and sincerely, and thus establish better interpersonal relationships. This book is not only of great value to psychology researchers, but also of great guiding significance to ordinary readers who hope to improve their interpersonal relationships and improve the quality of life.