A China Focus on the Arts and Human Understanding
The author’s empirical observations of artistic expression as a force of nature are discussed in relation to classical Chinese thought. Correspondence to nature is fundamental to the Taoist and Confucian traditions, both grounded in the idea that qi/ch’i (氣, vital energy/life force) is the energetic...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Inspirees International B.V.
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Creative Arts in Education and Therapy |
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| Online Access: | http://caet.inspirees.com/caetojsjournals/index.php/caet/article/view/4 |
| Summary: | The author’s empirical observations of artistic expression as a force of nature are discussed in relation to classical Chinese thought. Correspondence to nature is fundamental to the Taoist and Confucian traditions, both grounded in the idea that qi/ch’i (氣, vital energy/life force) is the energetic basis of creative transformation. The principle of te (德), spontaneous and authentic expression, is explored in relation to practical approaches to helping people everywhere access their unique and natural creative powers. Thomas Berry’s call for “a deep cultural therapy” in restoring a healthy relationship with nature suggests a need for paradigm expansion informing how the creative process and artistic understanding are approached today. |
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| ISSN: | 2451-876X 2468-2306 |