Reception of Taoist images in the artistic culture of Xieyi

This article describes the artistic phenomenon of Xieyi in Chinese culture, examines the essential characteristics of the Chinese culture of handwritten writing, especially on the example of Taoist images, analyzes their unique value in artistic expression and cultural heritage. The author examines in detail such aspects of the topic as the definition of the culture of free Thought, its historical evolution, its connection with Taoist thought, as well as the cultural meaning and artistic characteristics of Taoist images. Special attention is paid to the detailed analysis of Taoist images in the artistic culture of Xieyi, which allows us to trace their historical origin and evaluate their heritage and innovation in modern art. A historical and cultural excursion into the formation and development of the Xieyi artistic style in Chinese culture allowed us to identify the philosophical and cultural meaning of Taoist images and their reflection in the Xieyi artistic culture. The research was carried out using the methods of deconstruction, comparison, formal and semiotic analysis, as well as the analysis of iconography. As a result of the research, the author comes to the conclusion that the reflection of Taoist images in the artistic culture of Xieyi has a deep spiritual meaning. The cultural significance of Taoist images lies in the fact that they are an integral part of religious rituals, spiritual practice and cosmology. Today, the interaction of Taoist images and modern art is deepening and developing thanks to artists who enrich the methods of expressing art and expand its content and meaning. Such a dialogue contributes to the emergence of new opportunities for the development of contemporary art. The inner artistic culture of free self-expression reveals the value and modern significance of Taoist art, embodies the aesthetic taste and philosophical thoughts of the Chinese nation with its unique intention for the artistic individual expressiveness of the main idea of the painting. The reception of Taoist images in the artistic culture of the Xieyi is a link between East and West, traditional and modern art, promotes cultural exchange and integration.

Xieyi, Taoist images, Taoist culture, Chinese culture, modern art, artistic expression, Taoist art, hand-painted art, artistic concept, artistic culture