Texture theory injected new vitality into the literary world of the Qing Dynasty and promoted the prosperity and development of poetry in the Qing Dynasty. Shen Deqian's texture theory in Ming Dynasty was developed on the basis of predecessors' texture theory. He advocated paying equal attention to reason and speech, developing from modal theory to muscle theory.
It not only emphasizes that poetry should seek ideological roots from Confucian classics, but also has personal spirit and talent, which has certain influence on that time and later generations. The appearance of muscle theory further developed the poetic theory with emotion as the core that arose in the middle of Ming Dynasty, thus further perfecting the theoretical system of ancient poetry.
Shen Deqian's muscle theory had a great influence at that time, which not only brought a fresh breath to the literary world in the early Qing Dynasty, but also laid a good foundation for the prosperity of poetry in the middle Qing Dynasty. The appearance of texture theory marks the transformation of ancient poetry theory from obscure to clear, which has brought new aesthetic interest to the literary world in Qing Dynasty.
The creative background of Shen Deqian's texture theory;
1. Social background: Shen Deqian lived in the prosperous period of Kanggan in the Qing Dynasty, which was a period of relative peace and prosperity in the history of China. Culture and art have been greatly developed, and poetry has become an important expression of literati at that time. Texture theory provides a new theory and creative method of poetry criticism for the literary world in Qing Dynasty, which is conducive to promoting the development of poetry in Qing Dynasty.
2. Academic background: Before Shen Deqian, the sprout of texture theory appeared in the literary world of Ming Dynasty. After the middle of Ming Dynasty, poetry theory and creation gradually showed the characteristics of attaching importance to emotion, nature and expression. These characteristics provide theoretical basis and reference for Shen Deqian to put forward the texture theory.
3. Personal background: Shen Deqian received a good family education from an early age, read a lot of poetry books, and had a strong interest and talent in poetry. He failed in the imperial examination many times and turned to poetry creation and theoretical research, becoming an important figure in the literary world of the Qing Dynasty. Shen Deqian's texture theory also embodies his personal thoughts and aesthetic taste, and is a summary and exposition of the essence of poetry and the artistic law.