THE INFLUENCE OF SHAMANISM ON THE VISUAL ARTS OF NORTHEAST CHINA
Abstract
Shamanism for many peoples of northeastern China is an official religion with along history and rich cultural connotation. Shamanism can also be called a determining factor for the visual arts of many nationalities living in this territory. This article examines the influence of this belief on the culture of the population of the NorthEast of the PRC. The proposed angle has not yet received an exhaustive understanding in art science, which determines the relevance and scientific novelty of this study. The author’s focus is on identifying the relationships between shamanism and the visual arts of northeastern China using the example of the work of contemporary artists Guangsen and Sun Jiapin. It is determined that works (picturesque, graphic), which are based on the spiritual attitudes of shamanism, are distinguished by natural themes, ethnic motives, the atmosphere of the presence of otherworldly forces through the prism of the authors capturing ritual symbols, religious images, etc.
About the Author
Van Beibei
Dmitry Hvorostovsky Siberian State Academy of Arts; Academy of Fine Arts and Art Design of Qiqihar University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Van Beibei, postgraduate; Lecturer (Scientific Supervisor – D. Sc. (Art Criticism), Full Professor Marina V. Moskalyuk)
Krasnoyarsk, 660049
Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province, People Republic of China
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For citations:
Beibei V. THE INFLUENCE OF SHAMANISM ON THE VISUAL ARTS OF NORTHEAST CHINA. ARTE. 2023;(2):99-109. (In Russ.)
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