CHINESE SYMBOLIC CULTURE - LIDIA KASAREŁŁO

Discover the fascinating world of Chinese symbolic culture, where tradition intertwines with modernity. Lidia Kasarełło's book is an extraordinary journey through metaphors, allusions, and deep meanings that shape Chinese art. Immerse yourself in the analysis of literary and visual works that show the metamorphosis of Chinese culture over the years. Learn the language of symbols used by contemporary artists and understand how tradition influences their work.

• First attempt to explain the symbolic content and language of Chinese artists.
• Analysis of the metamorphosis of Chinese symbolic culture based on selected works.
• Cultural texts: novels by Gao Xingjian, Mo Yan and Su Tong, paintings by Hu Yongkai.
• Representation of theatrical work: monumental opera about Chan Buddhism Snow in August.
• Reflection on the role of tradition in shaping symbols and meanings.
• Search for symbols rooted in Chinese cosmology and universalism.
• Dialogue with contemporary culture and art in the world.

Lidia Kasarełło's book is not only an analysis of works of art, but also a deep reflection on the role of tradition in shaping cultural identity. The author leads the reader through a labyrinth of symbols, metaphors and allusions, showing how contemporary Chinese artists draw on the rich cultural heritage, while seeking their own voice in the global art world. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand Chinese culture and art in all its complexity.

The contemporary Chinese creator draws on the cultural tradition and social experience, in which the memory of the community intertwines with individual memory and artistic imagination. His statements, saturated with symbols, allusions and allegories, not only remain in dialogue with contemporary culture and art in the world, but above all play an important role in the search for their own cultural identity. This book is the key to understanding this process.

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This book is ideal for students, researchers, lovers of Chinese art and culture, as well as for all those who want to broaden their horizons and understand today's world in its cultural diversity. It is a read that inspires reflection and encourages further exploration in the fascinating world of Chinese symbolic culture.