Value Interpretation of Chinese Traditional Artistic Spirit “Harmony” in the Current Music Education of China

Abstract:As one of the Chinese traditional artistic spirits with philosophical implication, “harmony” has originated from the deep prototype psychological structure and its activity mode that had been long settled down in the context of Chinese traditional culture. The integrity, organism, coordination, and balance—all these features that constitute the spirit of “harmony” have always been the pursuit of the intrinsic value and the aesthetic standard for Chinese traditional culture, and in particular for Chinese music education since the ancient times. The spirit is of great significance in achieving harmonious life and integrated personality of people through music aesthetic education. Therefore, it is necessary to review and rediscover its connotation at the time when Chinese and western cultural and educational values collide in all aspects with each other, hoping to provide references for the current Chinese music education.

Key words:traditional artistic spirit; harmony; prototype; music education

CAQ 2019 6-2 005.pdf