看见艺术中流淌的生命力

Core Perspective - The book "Vivid: Discovering Art in Roaming" by Wu Hong explores the concept of "vivid art," which possesses intrinsic vitality that resonates with viewers [2] Group 1: Artistic Elements - The author highlights the significance of the element of "flowing ribbons" in traditional Chinese art, which conveys a sense of movement and life in otherwise static images [3] - Examples include the "人物御龙图" from the Warring States period, where the ribbons create a dynamic effect, and the "洛神赋图," where the flowing shawl adds ethereal quality to the figure [3] Group 2: Invisible Elements - The second part of the book, "Wind," focuses on the invisible elements in art, such as the representation of wind, which artists make visible through their brushwork [4] - Notable examples include Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus," where wind animates the goddess's hair and garments, and the "升仙图" mural, where the wind affects the figure's hair and robe [4] Group 3: Emotional Depth - The combination of figures and dynamics in art evokes invisible emotions, particularly the profound expression of grief related to death across different cultures [5] - The book compares various cultural representations of mourning, revealing a surprising similarity in emotional expression despite diverse backgrounds [5] Group 4: Cross-Cultural Perspective - Wu Hong employs a cross-cultural approach, transcending traditional boundaries in art history, encouraging a more inclusive and open-minded appreciation of art [6] - This artistic journey represents a self-breakthrough in Wu Hong's decades of academic research, inviting readers to discover and feel the "transcultural and transhistorical" connections in art [6]