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What is the difference in the historical position of Confucianism in China's traditional aesthetic thought in different historical periods?

Western Han Dynasty: The study of Confucian classics was valued by emperors of past dynasties, and Confucianism gradually became the traditional thought of past dynasties and the mainstream consciousness of traditional society.

Wei, Jin and Tang dynasties: impacted by Taoism and Buddhism.

Song Dynasty: Deification became an ideological tool to maintain absolute monarchy.

Late Ming Dynasty and Early Qing Dynasty: After being hit, Western learning spread eastward.

Modern times: criticized, the New Culture Movement advocated democracy and science and denounced Confucianism.

Modernity: Reviving Confucianism, advocating Confucianism and opening Confucius Institute.