JOURNAL OF HEBEI UNIVERSITY (Philosophy and Social Science) ›› 2020, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (1): 43-52.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1005-6378.2020.01.005

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The Wisdom of “Balanced Harmony” in Chinese Aesthetics

YUAN Ji-xi,LIU Rui   

  1. School of Chinese Classics, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
  • Received:2019-03-20 Online:2020-01-25 Published:2020-01-25

Abstract: “Balanced harmony” is a key concept in Chinese aesthetics,which is a combination of “dao” and “qi”,as well as a revelation of spiritual value and aesthetic wisdom.Originating from pre-Qin philosophy and resulting from natural and social ideology,the wisdom of balanced harmony develops a methodology to idea-shaping and problem-solving.And the beauty of moderation is excavated and forged.The term not only regards harmony of the heavens as a determinant of harmonious human relations but also interconnects artistry and interpersonal harmony.Finally, a circulating system is constructed by the interaction between the heavens,man and artistry.Under social trend and academic ethos influence at different times, the implication of balanced harmony is profoundly expanded with the assimilation between philosophy and artistry.Balanced harmony reflects yin-yang transformation,harmonious co-existence,high-level coordination and visionary world of great harmony in artistry.The category, which is still worth discussion and reference today,nurtures the wisdom and personality of balanced harmony.

Key words: balanced harmony, the heavens and man, wisdom, personality, methodology

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