Reflections after reading "Talking about Beauty"

After carefully reading a famous book, I believe you must have understood a lot of things. It is important to record it. Let’s write a review together. Maybe you have no clue now. Below is the 800-word review of "Talk about Beauty" that I collected for everyone (generally 9 articles). It is for reference only. You are welcome to read it. Comments after reading "Talk about Beauty" Chapter 1

The time of the day flies by, and today, I spent a meaningful time. I finished reading letter 13. However, through this 13th letter, I gained a profound understanding of beauty. This is the aesthetic understanding book "Talking about Beauty" written by Mr. Zhu Guangqian to young people when he was 83 years old.

When it comes to the issue of "aesthetic cultivation", we all ask: How to cultivate beauty? Zhu Guangqian made a popular and in-depth discussion. He pointed out that the aesthetic attitude and aesthetic eye must be developed gradually. The author is talking about people's different attitudes towards things, or that everyone has a different starting point and a different starting point for observing things. The same thing will have its own unique psychological or visual reaction in people with different mentality. A timber merchant looks at an ancient pine with a commercial mentality and sees the practicality of the ancient pine; a scientist looks at it with a research mentality and sees the scientific nature of the ancient pine; while a painter looks at it with an appreciation mentality and uses Aesthetic attitude, taste of beauty. Ancient pine reflects three effects in the eyes of different people. Only the painter does not look at it from the perspective of "use", but as Mr. Zhu said: "doing nothing but doing something". The characteristics of the appreciation show that people are different. For other animals, in addition to life needs, there is also a more noble pursuit of "beauty".

"Those in authority are confused, but those who watch are clear." As the saying goes: "Distance creates beauty." In fact, Mr. Zhu Guangqian clearly pointed out the distance between beauty and life. When the real world is covered with fog, snow or rain, it is easy to give people another kind of association. This state creates a distance between the real world and you and me, thus creating poetic and aesthetic conceptions throughout the ages. It's like "empathy" in aesthetics, transferring one's own emotions to foreign objects, as if they feel that the foreign objects have the same emotions. The so-called: art comes from life and is higher than life. I think this should also be true. Beauty and reality should be kept at a certain distance. To see the beauty of the thing itself, you must put it at an appropriate distance and look at it without materialistic desires in real life. Only then can you truly be immersed in the beauty of art. Some people always tend to ignore the beauty of familiar things, because they are too familiar and lose the sense of distance and mystery, so they cannot find the real beauty in real life. With distance, there will be yearning, and beauty will appear before your eyes.

This 13th letter is easy to understand and gave me a clear understanding of aesthetics for the first time. The language is so kind and natural, and knowledge is conveyed in this tender and affectionate attitude. There is no accumulation of concepts like in aesthetics, but it gives people a deeper understanding of beauty. After reading it, I felt refreshed, purified my soul, and elevated my spiritual world. It will enlighten you. "Talking about Beauty" Chapter 2

There are 15 topics in the whole book of "Talking about Beauty", that is, 15 letters. First of all, he first raised the issue of aesthetic cultivation. In our words, it is free from vulgarity. . This is to have some transcendence of the circle of interests and material desires, some spiritual entrustment, some ideals and interests. Among them, artistic activities can play the role of transcending the interests and interests, polluting the soul in doing nothing. Get promotion of moral character and spirit.

As the saying goes: distance breeds beauty. In fact, Teacher Zhu clearly pointed out the distance between art and survival here. When the real world is surrounded by fog, snow or rain, it is easy for people to have another kind of daydream. Its form creates a distance between the real world and you and me, so there are poetic and aesthetic conceptions from ancient times to the present. As the saying goes: Art originates from survival and is higher than survival. This should also be the reason. Art is a subjective taste and feeling, but there is some objective control and planning in it. Being too close to reality can easily make people develop utilitarianism, and being too subjective is not easy for people to understand. After all, art is for people to appreciate.

Different arts have their own different forms of expression, just like Peking Opera has singing, chanting, sitting, and beating. Crosstalk includes talking, learning, teasing and singing. The regular performance methods are the performance forms that people have honed on the stage for many years. These forms are achieved by people using artistic disciplines such as exaggeration, deformation, etc. to distance themselves from real life, and their content is Not out of existence.

People tend to overlook the beauty of familiar things because they are too familiar and lose the sense of distance and mystery. It is easy for unfamiliar things to have a sense of beauty when there is a sense of distance. This is also like the effect of "Fortress Besieged". I think you are good and you think I am good. It is nothing more than the sense of beauty that comes from the distance and the sense of mystery. People yearn for it. As the saying goes: The government is confusing to those who watch it, but it is clear to those who watch it.

The day flies by quickly, and today, I spent a meaningful time. I finished reading the first three letters. However, through these first three letters, I gained an in-depth understanding of beauty. This is the aesthetic understanding book "Talking about Beauty" written by teacher Zhu Guangqian for young people when he was eighty-three years old. After reading "On Beauty" Chapter 3

In recent days, my dad recommended Zhu Guangqian's "On Beauty" to me. I flipped through it casually and found that there was nothing else except letters, so I put it away because it was boring. Come down. A few days later, when I opened the "Fu Lei Family Letters" written by Fu Lei, I suddenly thought, could "Talking about Beauty Letters" also be a very good book? I started reading it with a skeptical attitude. After reading it, I felt that this book is really great!

What is written in this book is Mr. Zhu’s own personal experience and many life principles and opinions he summarized. I feel that although it is a few short sentences, it really outlines many inconspicuous and important places in life, allowing us to see the importance of these things that we have once ignored. I think if you simply write down the principles of life, I don’t think many people will accept it. The clever Mr. Zhu uses the form of a letter and uses figurative language to explain abstract aesthetic concepts, making it easy for us to accept.

In "The Distance between Art and Real Life", there are several sentences that are well written: "Farming people often envy scholars, and scholars often envy farming people;" "People are often dissatisfied with themselves We envy the situation of others, so as the saying goes: 'Flowers at home are no more fragrant than wild flowers.' People have the same attitude towards the present and the past..." Look, it's just a few short sentences, but it makes the truth clear. It is so clear and uses a few simple examples, making it easy for us to accept. Mr. Zhu used very simple and precise language to describe a series of abstract aesthetic concepts to us. In fact, we should always think more about problems from the perspective of others, consider what others think of me, and understand their attitude towards me; sometimes, we should also understand whether other people's lifestyles are suitable for me, instead of blindly thinking and doing things. Decide. Most people miss good opportunities because they are blind, and they always fail to stick to their own things because they are unsure.

In addition, this book also explains many principles of life, which makes people read it endlessly. No wonder my father told me before I read this book that if you read this book, the spiritual realm will basically be on a higher level. Now I feel like it’s really like this! The small "Talk about Beauty" may have less than 70,000 to 80,000 words in total, but every row and column of it is permeated with Mr. Zhu's serious attitude that he has practiced for a lifetime, and it cannot help but move you and me. I think these words of his will help me grow a little bit and let me see what a deep-seated person is doing. Mr. Zhu dedicated his life to this, shouldn’t we admire him? "Talk about Beauty" Chapter 4

In the opening statement, he wrote, "I firmly believe that emotion is more important than reason. To cleanse people's hearts, it is not something that a few moralists can say. We must start from 'pleasant emotions and nourishing the character' To start, we must have higher and purer aspirations besides having enough food, warm clothes, high office and good salary, etc. To purify people’s hearts, we must first seek to beautify our lives.”

Let's appreciate a Western art work - "Sunflower".

This is an oil painting by the Dutch painter Van Gogh. The work uses a full and pure yellow tone to show the enthusiasm and vitality that seems to be always boiling in the artist's heart. The flaming sunflowers not only exude It reflects the maturity of autumn, and more wildly expresses the painter's passionate desire and tenacious pursuit of life. The hot yellow patches not only integrate the brilliance of nature, but also vent the painter's full experience and permanent excitement of life. The sunflowers in the painting are not a true portrayal of nature, but a self-reflection of the painter's life and spirit, a hymn he sang for life with his fiery enthusiasm.

When we look at this painting, we are all touched by the exciting picture effect, our hearts are trembling, and our passions are gushing out. We are all eager to try, and are integrated into Van Gogh's rich subjectivity. Go into the relationship. In short, the sunflowers described by Van Gogh are not just plants, but living creatures with primitive impulse and passion. "Talk about Beauty" Chapter 6

"Only when people have the spirit of transcending the world can they do worldly things." This is the principle of Mr. Zhu Guangqian's conduct as a human being, and it is also the most basic point of view in the book "Talk about Beauty". The book uses an analogy like this: when you walk on both sides of a river, if you are on this side of the river, you will find that the scenery on the other side is more beautiful than this side; and when you walk to the other side of the river, you will find that the scenery on the other side is more beautiful. The scenery is more beautiful than the one here. In this regard, Zhu Guangqian said: You are on this side of the river, and the other side is isolated to you. When you appreciate it, you are not fettered by it, but the scenery here is because you are in it. Its trapped.

“I don’t know the true face of Mount Lu, just because I am in this mountain.” Regarding everything in life, we in the secular world always have the mentality of using it to achieve our own goals and regard it as our stepping stone. . It should be noted that only by looking at things and objects independently and appreciating them with the spirit of "doing nothing" can we appreciate their beauty. If you have practical purposes, your mentality will be lost. The first three words of the Buddhist classic "Heart Sutra" are "viewing oneself at ease". If you can reach this state, you will jump out of yourself and gain beauty.

This is the purpose of the whole book, and the various processes and forms experienced in it are presented to us. This is the case with the ancient pine tree cited in the author's first letter. We can look at an ancient pine in the courtyard from three different angles, that is, from the perspective of a practical person, such as a carpenter; from the objective perspective of a scientist, such as a botanist; and from the perspective of an esthetician. Observe from an angle. From three different perspectives, the practicalist thinks about how to make this ancient pine into exquisite furniture or a delicate work of art, while the scientist thinks about the age, type, etc. of this ancient pine. , both of them unintentionally connect external intentions with their own industry, knowledge, etc., and both use ancient pine as a stepping stone, jumping from it to various things related to it; but the esthetician It is to make the ancient pine trees independent of oneself, to see them from the perspective of a third observer, and to appreciate them intuitively.

If we connect this aesthetic experience with our lives, I think this is a positive attitude towards life, and this is also the way of thinking that the author conveys to us through this book. In our lives, it is impossible to be calm, especially those of us "beginners" who are not deeply involved in the world. We will inevitably encounter setbacks and difficulties, and the road ahead is therefore covered with a thick layer of dust and fog. But if you can observe this world, this life, and this state with an aesthetic attitude at this time, just like a refreshing agent, you will find a new angle and a new realm, and remove yourself from life. Isolate yourself, observe and appreciate life from a third person's perspective, because only in this way can you not be bound by actual immediate interests, and you can enjoy another kind of life leisurely and get a sense of beauty from it.

Looking up and concentrating, I seemed to see Mr. Zhu frowning and patting the railings through this vast world of mortals.

Finally, I end with a sentence written on a road sign in the Alps for tourists, that is:

"Walk slowly and appreciate it!" "Talk about Beauty" Chapter 7

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Mr. Zhu Guangqian's "Talking about Beauty" writes that "Niu Xiji's words "remember the green skirt and pity the grass everywhere" are a good example. Why does the owner in the poem "remember the green skirt"? Because of the green skirt. The skirt is close to his lover, why does he "pity the grass everywhere"? Because the colors of the grass and the skirt are similar. This is a good example of Mr. Zhu's close association and similar association. In this chapter, the discussion of the relationship between beauty and association can be said to be very exciting. Let’s follow Mr. Zhu Guangqian’s ideas and savor the mystery.

After introducing the meaning of association, the author writes, "Lenovo." Sometimes it can be controlled by will, but in most situations, association is free, unintentional, and erratic." This is writing about the nature of association. I think it is very real and close to life. For example, when we rest at night, we should It is a process in which the consciousness gradually disappears and the body and mind relax, but everything you see during the day appears uncontrollably in your mind. The more you want to get rid of them, the more active the associations will be. It can be seen that when the consciousness is active, It's just association going on. And the association clues are continuous. Although there is a relationship, they are all accidental. So the author writes, "When most people think something is beautiful, it is because it evokes sweet associations."

Next, the author discusses the power of association in terms of colors, historical works and music, and then puts forward the key point of this chapter: "Is the pleasure associated with association a sense of beauty?" "Mr. Zhu introduced two schools of thought on this issue, affirming the content school and denying the formal school. The author agrees with the formal school, that is, against mixed associations in the sense of beauty. The author believes that association hinders the sense of beauty, and the sense of beauty Starting from intuition, without thinking, association can only increase the liking for a work, but it cannot increase the beauty.

This is the truth taught to us by the author in this chapter. It seems very plain, but when applied to life, it can reflect many facts. For example, if you hear a song on the street, and that song is your favorite, you will inevitably have many memories and associations in your mind. The performance in a certain year and month, or the singer of this song, may fill the heart with sweet joy, but this is the pleasure brought by association, not the real aesthetic experience. The real aesthetic experience lies in "doing nothing." For ", get rid of all associations and distractions in the heart, be quiet and focused, and only care about the matter itself. Only then will such beauty appear in the heart, otherwise it will be just unwarranted pleasure.

Looking at the present, in this materialistic world In the world of money, what Mr. Zhu teaches us is to calm down and have a pure and pure heart, a heart that feels the beauty of the world, and a heart that belongs only to ourselves. Comments after reading "Talk about Beauty" 8

After reading Zhu Guangqian's "Talk about Beauty", I have a deeper understanding of beauty.

The painters used their brushes to paint, and they used ink to carve beautiful buildings and jade buildings. , is a work of art in people's mouth; the hermit does not care about fame and fortune, in the peach blossom garden in the desperate situation, in the fragrance of plum blossoms in the backyard, indifferent and tranquil, reaching into the distance, this is a life of great beauty in itself, the immortal people live towards the sun and live towards death. They are fearless and move forward bravely, and their life is also beautiful.

We talk about beauty, every stroke of the statue, and every scene reflects the character of the author, and the author. The collection of works reveals their lives.

Beauty can give people spiritual support. If it were not for the colorful call, how could the impoverished Van Gogh devote his life to art? The starry sky, which is more beautiful than light and shadow, or the sunflower with its smiling face, are all synonymous with beauty. For them, Van Gogh spent his whole life of pain and was still not afraid of wind and rain. I believe that beauty is the antidote for the soul that is stuck in the quagmire. During the epidemic, many artists and singers dedicated their works to the angels in white.

Fighting on the front line, busy between life and death, the comfort they get is no longer just a meal or a night, but the beauty that touches their hearts. This kind of beauty uses its most exquisite form to give peace and happiness to the world.

When we yearn for noble and honest people, we are actually yearning for a world of truth, goodness and beauty. The leisurely feeling of "never giving up for five pecks of rice" and working hard in the morning and returning home with the moonlight, the romance of "the Ming Dynasty sends out a boat that is deflected", and the fearlessness and majesty of "the ninety-thousand-mile wind is flying in the right direction". This kind of sincerity of love for the beginning and end of life. The romantic character we admire is a harsh approach to life and a refinement of beauty. Only with a mentality of "doing nothing" can we wait for the tedious life to end, "walk slowly and appreciate it!"

Like a whale singing with 52HZ, the story of a lifetime It is only for those who understand it, like meeting a bosom friend in the mountains and flowing water, like the so-called acquaintance between Bao Shuya and Guan Zhong... A person's life only lasts a moment, and it seems worth it just to "ride the smile of a concubine in the world of mortals". This kind of sincerity is much more precious in the heart of an immortal person than the so-called fame and fortune.

Beauty is a choice in life.

In art and life, don’t begrudge a minute or two of time, and have a bright future born from the heart, entrust yourself to all beauty; create stars in the middle of the night, to discern “doing nothing but doing something” "The truth, feel the coolness of slowness, and spread the beauty of life.

In this life, walk slowly and appreciate it! Comments after reading "Talking about Beauty" Chapter 9

After reading "Talking about Beauty" by Mr. Zhu Guangqian, I felt deeply. I most appreciate Mr.’s incisive and objective analysis and argumentation. What you can appreciate most in the issue is the author’s very classic analysis and argumentation on beauty: Beauty is the most impractical experience, but human history is endless; Beauty is everywhere, but it must be discovered by people carefully; Beauty is an objective thing. It is caused by a subjective attitude, but both are indispensable. Materials can be used up, but intangible beauty can be passed down and passed on for people to enjoy. Why do you say this?

Explain the author’s three attitudes towards an ancient pine - practical, scientific and aesthetic. In this paragraph, the author talks about people's different attitudes towards things, or that everyone has a different starting point and a different standpoint from which to observe things. The same thing will have its own unique psychological or visual reaction in people with different mentalities. . A timber merchant looks at an ancient pine with a commercial mentality, a scientist looks at it with a research mentality, and a painter looks at it with an appreciation mentality. The ancient pine reflects three effects in the eyes of different people. Only the painter does not look at it from the perspective of "use". Viewed from a different perspective, but as Mr. Zhu said: "Doing nothing but doing something". Appreciation also gives the artist a perfect concept of ancient pine in his inner world. Beautiful things require people to look at and think about them with an aesthetic eye and an appreciative mentality. If we only talk about practicality, then beauty is the least practical experience.

“Beauty is the most valuable aspect of things, and the experience of beauty is the most valuable aspect of life.” If human history is endless, the only works of art that can truly touch the depths of our hearts are those that give beautiful emotions. They are everywhere in the deep night sky and shine like guiding stars, guiding people's souls and purifying them. people's thoughts.

As the saying goes: "Distance creates beauty." In fact, Mr. Zhu clearly pointed out the distance between art and life here. When the real world is covered with fog, snow or rain, it is easy to give people another kind of association. This state creates a distance between the real world and you and me, thus creating poetic and aesthetic conceptions throughout the ages. The so-called: art comes from life and is higher than life. This should also be the reason. Art is a subjective taste and feeling, but there is some objective control and design in it. Being too close to reality can easily make people utilitarian, and being too subjective is not easy for people to understand. After all, art is for people to appreciate.

People tend to ignore the beauty of familiar things because they are too familiar and lose the sense of distance and mystery. It is easy to look at the things in front of them based on the interests in real life, while fresh and It is easy to have a sense of beauty when there is a sense of distance between things that you do not understand. This is also like the effect of "Fortress Besieged". I think you are good, and you think I am good. It is nothing more than the distance and the sense of mystery that burst out the sense of beauty, making people feel yearn for. As the saying goes: "The authorities are confused, but the bystanders are clear."