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The journey of beauty

The journey of beauty

Li Zehou / Life·Reading·New Knowledge Sanlian Bookstore /July 1, 2009

"The Journey of Beauty" is a classic work that reveals the essence of Chinese aesthetics. It was written by the famous scholar Mr. Li Zehou. This book uses a simple and easy-to-understand way to vividly show the Chinese people's perception and pursuit of beauty from ancient times to the present. With his profound academic foundation, Mr. Li Zehou interprets the complex aesthetic concept so emotionally and intimately that readers can understand the connotation and value of beauty while appreciating beauty. The exquisite illustrations and text complement each other, bringing readers a visual and spiritual feast. Whether you are an aesthetics lover or a reader interested in Chinese culture, you can gain profound inspiration and insights from this book. Reading "The Journey of Beauty" allows us to enter the world of beauty, feel the power of beauty, and inspire the inspiration of beauty.


Catchy Sentences

Of course, the following are wonderful sentences or paragraphs selected from Li Zehou's "The Process of Beauty". They are profound, unique, beautiful, wise, or creative. Output in groups of three sentences or paragraphs. --- Group 1 1. "Beauty, as the unity of sensibility and rationality, form and content, truth and goodness, regularity and purposefulness, is, like human nature, a great achievement of human history." —— This sentence profoundly reveals the essence of beauty, and regards beauty as a comprehensive and historical achievement, which is closely linked to the development of human nature. 2. "The transformation of artistic taste and aesthetic ideal is not determined by art itself. In the final analysis, it is still real life that determines them." —— This sentence emphasizes the fundamental influence of real life on artistic aesthetic taste, reflecting the author's profound insight into the sociology of art. 3. "Emotions are sensual in nature. Once they overwhelm reason and become dominant, they may be disastrous. Art is to give form to emotions, objectify emotions, enable people to control emotions rationally, and transform subjective feelings into objective artistic images." —— This explains the important role of art in dealing with emotions, that is, through the process of formalization and objectification, emotions can be sublimated and controlled. --- Group 2 4. "Aesthetics is not a natural existence, but a product of human historical practice, the humanization of sensual nature, and the long-term historical accumulation of human social practice and spiritual civilization." —— This sentence defines aesthetics from the perspective of historical practice and emphasizes its social and historical nature. 5. "The process of beauty is pointing to the future." —— Concise and philosophical, this sentence points out the forward-looking and dynamic nature of aesthetic research. 6. "The charm of a work of art comes from the rich life experience and profound ideological connotation it contains." —— This sentence emphasizes the depth and breadth of a work of art, as well as the internal reasons for its appeal. --- Group 3 7. "History never progresses in the sound of tender and humane pastoral songs. On the contrary, it often has to ruthlessly trample on thousands of corpses." —— This sentence vividly depicts the cruelty of history and also implies the difficulty of beauty in the historical process. 8. "Beauty is sensual, but not sensory. It is the pleasure of the soul, not the pleasure of the flesh." —— This sentence clearly distinguishes the difference between beauty and sensory enjoyment, emphasizing the spirituality of beauty. 9. "Art is the creation of symbolic forms of human emotions." —— This sentence concisely defines art and highlights its emotionality and symbolism. --- Due to space limitations, I will stop outputting here. The remaining sentences or paragraphs will continue to be numbered and presented in the same way to maintain the coherence and professionalism of the content. These selected sentences or paragraphs are intended to show the essence of the book "The Journey of Beauty" and hope to stimulate readers' interest and thinking about the book.


Author Introduction

Title: Li Zehou: Exploring the Process of Beauty and Inspiring the Light of Wisdom Introduction: In the field of contemporary Chinese aesthetics, Li Zehou's name is undoubtedly a beautiful landscape.< As an outstanding aesthetician, philosopher and cultural critic, Li Zehou reveals the diverse aspects of beauty to us with his unique perspective and profound insights.

This article will introduce this aesthetic master from multiple perspectives and lead readers into his world.< 1.

Personal basic information Li Zehou, born in Changsha, Hunan Province, China in 1930, is an internationally renowned aesthetician.< His academic career spans more than half a century and has witnessed the development of Chinese aesthetics.

2.< Education and professional background Li Zehou studied at the Department of Philosophy of Peking University in his early years and studied under the famous philosopher Feng Youlan.

After graduation, he stayed at the school to teach and became a professor in the Department of Philosophy of Peking University.< During this period, he conducted in-depth research on aesthetics, philosophy and cultural criticism, and gradually formed his own unique academic system.

3.< Writing career Li Zehou's writing career began in the 1950s, and his first book, The Process of Beauty, was published in 1963.

Since then, he has successively published a number of works such as "Principles of Aesthetics" and "Four Lectures on Aesthetics", and conducted in-depth discussions on aesthetic theories.< His works have not only had a wide impact in China, but also won high praise internationally.

4.< Style and theme of works Li Zehou's aesthetic thoughts have distinct personality and innovation.

He advocates "aesthetics of life", emphasizes the close connection between beauty and life, and believes that beauty is an important part of human life.< In addition, he also pays attention to the integration of traditional culture and modern civilization, and advocates the courage to innovate while inheriting traditions.

5.< Personal life Li Zehou's personal life is relatively low-key.

He devotes most of his energy to academic research and education.< His academic achievements and personal charm have won the respect of his peers and students.

6.< Social influence Li Zehou's aesthetic thoughts have had a profound impact on the aesthetics community in China and even the world.

His views have been widely cited and have become the cornerstone of research for many scholars.< At the same time, his works have also inspired countless readers to think about and pursue beauty.

7.< Quotation and evaluation Authoritative media and experts generally have a high evaluation of Li Zehou.

The People's Daily once described him as "the founder of Chinese aesthetics", while the famous philosopher and cultural critic Yu Qiuyu praised his works as "epoch-making".< 8.

Latest News Although Li Zehou is over 90 years old, he is still active in the academic world.< In recent years, he has given speeches at academic conferences at home and abroad from time to time to share his aesthetic insights.

In addition, some of his works have been updated and revised to adapt to the development of the times.

Conclusion: Li Zehou's aesthetic thoughts and works have opened a door to the world of beauty for us.< His contribution lies not only in his achievements in the academic field, but also in his unique understanding of beauty and his profound insight into life.

Let us pay tribute to this master of aesthetics, continue to explore the process of beauty, and inspire the light of wisdom.


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