1 Preface to Mao's Poems is a theoretical work of poetry in ancient China. Its author is unknown, but it plays an important role in the history of poetry. In Preface to Mao's Poems, a view of the origin of poetry is put forward, which is that "emotion is in China and form is in words". The meaning of this sentence is that the origin of poetry is because the inner feelings are stimulated and expressed through language.
2. In Preface to Mao Poetry, it is also mentioned that "the lack of singing songs means that people, driven by emotion, will express their inner feelings through singing and dancing". This view further emphasizes the role of emotion in artistic creation, and holds that artistic expression is the natural expression of emotion.
3. In addition, Preface to Mao's Poems also puts forward the viewpoint that "the voice of ruling the world is fun, the voice of troubled times is anger and resentment, and the voice of national subjugation is grief", and holds that music and poetry can reflect the rise and fall of society and people's emotional state. This view reflects Mao's understanding of the social function of art, and thinks that art can reflect social reality and people's voice.
The meaning of art
1. Art is a cultural phenomenon, a product of human aesthetic pursuit and emotional expression, with high cultural and aesthetic value. There are various forms of artistic expression, including literature, music, dance, drama, fine arts, calligraphy and so on, which occupy an important position in human culture.
2. Art comes from life and is higher than life. Art is a unique understanding and creative expression of life, which can not only reflect the true face of life, but also show the inner meaning of life and the depth of human emotion through the artist's creation. Therefore, art has extremely high aesthetic value and cultural value, and is an important part of human culture.
3. Art is also an important social function. Works of art can arouse people's thoughts, convey profound thoughts and values, and play a positive role in social progress and development. At the same time, art can also enrich people's spiritual world, improve people's aesthetic quality and cultural quality, and promote people's all-round development.