Thoughts on the Application of Sui and Tang Buddhist Intangible Heritage Aesthetic Elements in Modern Art Teaching
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Sui and Tang Dynasties; Buddhist Art; Intangible Cultural Heritage; Aesthetic Elements; Modern Art Teaching; Visual Pedagogy.Abstract
The Sui and Tang Dynasties are two great achievements of classical Asian art, especially in the field of Buddhist cultural heritage. The characteristics of the aesthetics in this period include soft-edged linear brushstrokes, bright mineral colours and deep sculptural grace, and they have accumulated rich artistic and historical connotations. Research is being conducted on the use of aesthetic elements in Sui and Tang Buddhist intangible cultural heritage for contemporary art teaching. Critique of the current excessive reliance on rigid Western academic paradigms and a proposal to systematically integrate indigenous visual culture into the curriculum. Based on the analysis of the historical and aesthetic features of these works, it is believed that they will help students develop their minds and sense of culture. In addition, the paper puts forward some feasible teaching measures, such as tactile exploration of traditional mineral materials, analysis and copying of mural compositions, and contemporary digital reinterpretation of classical patterns. Finally, the combination will promote the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage and cultivate all-round, culturally rich modern art education.
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