New category of artistic images redefines aesthetic inspiration in poetry
The article discusses the concept of "Xing Xiang" introduced by Yin Fan in his work. It compares this concept to a similar one by Jia Gongyan, highlighting the differences in their meanings. Yin Fan's "Xing Xiang" focuses on the artistic features of poems and the aesthetic inspiration they convey, while Jia Gongyan's version refers to the technical aspects of making burial articles. The article explains how "Xing Xiang" has evolved over time, with many critics using it to describe artistic images at a higher aesthetic level. Overall, "Xing Xiang" can be seen as a new stage in the development of artistic imagery beyond verbal expression.