有"史前卢浮宫"之称的法国拉斯科岩洞，其壁画中便绘有马的形象，这些艺术遗存距今已逾一万五千 年。而在中国传统艺术绘画中，从先秦青铜器纹饰到历代壁画，再到纸本水墨，马始终是最受青睐的意 象之一——既是身份与力量的象征，也是精神品格的载体与寄托。 马，作为中国绘画中的"常青树"，早已超越了其自然生物属性的范畴，成为承载中华文化历史记忆、民 族品格与人生感悟的文化象征。可以说，在中国人一生的不同阶段中，马的艺术形象变化勾勒出立体而 深邃的文化内涵。 东晋 顾恺之《洛神赋图》（宋摹）（局部）绢本设色 故宫博物院藏 纯黑色的骏马，亦指骏逸典雅的名马。 童话与色彩中的创新世界 有一天，我问还在读小学的女儿："说到马，你最先想到的是什么？最多还能想到什么？""马到成 功""战马""白马""小马宝莉"……从她口中接连不断涌出。我知道，这是她世界中的"马"，即便我反复追 问，总是难以触及我想到的那些。比如我说，"妈妈"的"妈"也与"马"有关。听到这里，她安静了。我意 识到，不是她的想象力不够丰富，也不是因为她的认识不深刻，而是我的理性与她的直觉产生了冲突。 从生物学角度看，孩童对世界的认知，始于感官的直观体验与想象力的自由驰骋 ...

转自：湖州日报 记者 张志炜 本报讯 昨天下午，我市举行赵孟頫书院揭牌仪式暨"风樯阵马"书法展开幕活动，市委副书记、社工部 部长、政法委书记吴智勇，市政协副主席楼婷出席。 （来源：湖州日报） 据悉，书画艺术是中华文化的重要组成部分，也是湖州的文化名片之一。赵孟頫作为湖州孕育的艺术巨 匠，不仅留下了《吴兴赋》《洛神赋》《鹊华秋色图》《秋郊饮马图》《浴马图》等佳作，更以其"书 画同源"的理论深刻影响了中国艺术的发展方向。 此次揭牌的赵孟頫书院由湖州城市集团与深圳市一木公益基金会联合举办，以"传承赵孟頫书法文脉， 弘扬中华书法艺术"为核心使命，深度依托湖州作为赵孟頫故里的历史文化与地理资源优势，广泛联动 全国乃至全球华人资源， 致力于成为集赵孟頫书法研究、传承推广、教育普及于一体的专业化公益平台，打造中国书法爱好者的 精神地标。接下来，书院将通过常态化开展名家学术交流、精品书法展览、特色文化研学、文创产品开 发等系列活动，推动赵孟頫书法文化资源创造性转化和创新性发展。 活动为赵孟頫书院进行了揭牌，为赵孟頫书院联合发起方颁发了公益证书，与会人员还实地参观了赵孟 頫书院和"风樯阵马"书法展。 ...

Core Perspective - The upcoming Year of the Horse in the Chinese lunar calendar highlights the deep cultural significance of horses in Chinese art and history, symbolizing strength, speed, freedom, and loyalty [2]. Group 1: Historical Significance of Horses - The relationship between humans and horses began with practical uses but evolved into a cultural and artistic phenomenon, with horses symbolizing power and dreams throughout Chinese history [3]. - Horses have been depicted in various historical contexts, from the mythological tales of the Zhou Dynasty to the grand terracotta army of the Qin Dynasty, reflecting their association with authority and ambition [3][4]. Group 2: Cultural Symbolism - In folk culture, horses represent auspiciousness and are associated with success and vitality, forming a strong cultural foundation for the emergence of horse paintings [4]. - The artistic representation of horses transcends mere animal depiction, embodying the aesthetic values, aspirations, and collective psyche of the era [4]. Group 3: Golden Age of Horse Paintings - The Tang Dynasty marked a flourishing period for horse paintings, characterized by a vibrant culture and the influx of exotic horses from the West, leading to a widespread appreciation for horses among all social classes [6]. - Two distinct aesthetic realms emerged during this period: one celebrating the wild essence of horses, represented by artists like Wei Yan and Han Huang, and the other reflecting courtly ideals, exemplified by artists like Cao Ba and Han Gan [6][7]. Group 4: Artistic Evolution in Song and Yuan Dynasties - The Song Dynasty brought a cultural shift towards introspection and subtlety, leading to a transformation in horse paintings that incorporated literati aesthetics and historical context [9]. - Artists like Li Gonglin introduced a new style of "fine outline" painting, emphasizing line quality and abstract beauty, which shifted the focus from opulence to elegance in horse art [9][10]. Group 5: Challenges and Innovations in Ming and Qing Dynasties - The Ming and Qing Dynasties saw a decline in the creative vigor of horse paintings, as the rise of literati painting and changing societal tastes diminished the genre's appeal [11]. - However, the Qing Dynasty also witnessed the introduction of Western artistic techniques by artists like Lang Shining, which revitalized horse paintings with new perspectives and dimensionality [11][12]. Group 6: Modern Transformation - In the 20th century, Xu Beihong revolutionized horse painting by integrating Western techniques with traditional Chinese aesthetics, using horses as symbols of resilience and national spirit [13]. - His works often depicted dynamic and powerful horses, reflecting the struggles and aspirations of the Chinese people during tumultuous times, thus elevating horse paintings to a modern symbol of national identity [13].