Types of Traditional Aesthetic Culture in China

Masculinity and femininity, official culture, scholar culture, people culture.

1. Masculinity and femininity: The aesthetic characteristics of masculinity are majesty, fortitude and boldness, while the aesthetic characteristics of femininity are tenderness, femininity and implication. This kind of aesthetics corresponds to different forms of artistic expression. Majestic, solemn and stirring are masculine beauty, while graceful, elegant, graceful and sad are feminine beauty.

2. Official culture, scholar culture and people culture: the aesthetic feature of official culture is elegance and exquisiteness, which reflects the taste and power of rulers; The aesthetic characteristics of literati culture are chic and refined, emphasizing individual independence and freedom; The aesthetic characteristics of folk culture are fresh and simple, and pay attention to the beauty of nature and the beauty of the ordinary. Different aesthetic types reflect the aesthetic preferences and cultural pursuits of different social classes and groups.