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1、An Analysis of Aestheticism in Oscar Wildes The Picture of Dorian Gray浅析道林格雷的画像中王尔德的唯美主义By苗琳洁A thesis presented to the Foreign Languages Department ofShangluo Universityin partial fulfillment of the requirementsfor the degree ofBachelor of ArtsMay 28, 2013 Class: 09级英本3班 Advisor: 金晓红 浅析道林格雷的画像中王尔德的唯
2、美主义摘要:奥斯卡王尔德作为西方唯美主义的代表人物,他的的很多作品都体现了其唯美主义的主张。王尔德于1890年创作的道林格雷的画像是他短暂一生中唯一一部发表的小说,也是其唯美主义主张最好的诠释。该小说不仅呈现了十九世纪九十年代唯美主义运动的精神,而且体现了唯美主义的追求及其唯美主义这一思潮的内在特征。虽然这本书自出版以来就成为当时社会的众矢之的,但不可否认,王尔德的唯美主义始终贯穿于这部小说的始终。通过唯美主义视角分析道林格雷的画像,其唯美主义主要体现在“艺术与美超越一切”,“生活模仿艺术却远不及艺术之美”,“艺术是非功利的”,以及“艺术超越道德”等四个方面。来具体阐述唯美主义在小说中的体现。
3、通过对小说的研究与分析,读者可以更好地了解小说中的唯美主义艺术,欣赏小说的文学特征。关键词:唯美主义;艺术;道德;功利An Analysis of Aestheticism in Oscar Wildes The Picture of Dorian GrayAbstract: As a representative of aestheticism in the west, Oscar Wilde many of his works. The Picture of Dorian Gray completed by Oscar Wilde in 1890 is the only published
4、 novel in his short life, which is the best interpretation to his aestheticism. The novel not only presents the spirit of the aestheticism movement in the 1890 s, but also embodies the pursuit of aestheticism and the ideological trend of the inherent characteristics of the aestheticism. Although thi
5、s book became a lightning rod for criticism of society at the time there is no denying the fact that Oscar Wildes aestheticism runs through the novel.The Picture of Dorian Gray can be analyse from the following four parts to illustrate the reflection of aestheticism in the novel: “Art and beauty abo
6、ve all else”; “Life imitates art, but not as good as art”; “Art is no utilitarian”; and “Art beyond morals”. Through analysis of the novel, the reader can better understand the aestheticism of art of the novel, and appreciate its literary characteristics.Key words:aestheticism; art; morality; utilit
7、arianTable of Contents1 Introduction12. Aestheticism and Oscar Wilde The Picture of Dorian Gray22.1 The Definition of Aestheticism22.2 The connection between aestheticism and The Picture of Dorian Gray33 The aestheticism presented in The Picture of Dorian Gray43.1 Art and beauty above all else43.2 L
8、ife imitates art, but not as good as the beauty of art53.3 Art is no utilitarian73.4 Art beyond moral94. Conclusion10Works Cited121. IntroductionOscar Wilde, a greatly disputed person, is one of the most popular writers in the England modern literary history. He is not only a good playwright, but al
9、so a great poet and critic. He has been famous for his advocating the slogan of “art for arts sake”. Even though in his whole life he has got more scolding than praise, he is still remembered for his literary works, signed with sadness at his imprisonment, and his early death. In the 19th century, t
10、he European aestheticism and the dispirited principle idea have had the widespread influence in the literature domain. As the main spokesmen for the western aestheticism, Oscar Wilde tried his hand at various literary activities. He developed and practiced his idea of aestheticism in his whole life.
11、 As the readers can say, most of his literary works are the best annotation of his aestheticism. Among his countless works, The Picture of Dorian Gray, the only published novel in his short lifetime, is a classic of his aestheticism. Even though this book has got a lot of criticism in that society,
12、Oscar Wilde aestheticism still runs through the story. Through this book, Oscar Wilde had presented his excellent personality and aestheticism perfectly and indirectly. Oscar Wilde made great contribution to the world literature by inheriting and developing aesthetic views in his literary creation.
13、Among his works, his aesthetic views spark like the diamonds scattering on the grass. His aesthetic views involve not only the literary theory but also the literary creation. For example, in practice, Oscar Wilde never ceases to work for the beauty of his literary art. He advocates the massive use o
14、f symbols and the correspondence between words, colors and music. In theory, Oscar Wilde reconsiders the relation between art and life. Inheriting Gautiers view “art for arts sake”, he advocates that life is the imitation of art, which can be seen in the preface of his book The Picture of Dorian Gra
15、y as “All art is quite useless”. Based on his masterpiece The Picture of Dorian Gray, the following part seeks to give an in-depth research into Oscar Wildes aestheticism. That was why when people want to have a study on Wilde aestheticism, they should firstly research this novel. 2. Aestheticism an
16、d Oscar Wilde The Picture of Dorian Gray This part is to give a brief introduction to aestheticism, and the connection between aestheticism and The Picture of Dorian Gray2.1 The Definition of AestheticismAestheticism (or the Aesthetic Movement) is an art movement supporting the emphasis of aesthetic
17、 values more than socio-political themes for literature, fine art, music and other arts. It appeared in England in the late 19th century and it roughly from 1868 to 1901. Aestheticism claims that art should be independent of all philosophy, and art can only standard to judge to the art itself (Wikip
18、edia 8). It was put forward in the eighteenth century by Immanuel Kant, who spoke for the independence of art: “Art exists for its own sake, for its own essence or beauty.”(Song 2). Some writers and artists who are keen on aestheticism movement put up the idea“ The mission of art is to provide human
19、s with sensory pleasure, rather than passing some kind of moral or emotional information”. Esthetic thought that art should not have any preaching factors, but the pursuit of pure beauty. They pursuit of the art of beauty infatuated, and they think beauty is the essence of art. They also argue that
20、life should imitate art. Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that studies the principles of beauty especially in art. Aestheticism is the collection of all the fruits of aesthetics. “The word aesthetic was first found in Aesthetica, appearing as a Latin word, which is the name of two books written
21、by Alexander Baumgartner, 1714-1762.”(Williams 31). Baumgartner believes beauty can be defined as aesthetic, but when it is related to art, the most important part of Baumgartners translation of beauty is that beauty is not abstract but can be felt by people through their senses. This translation is
22、 the same as the Greek word “aesthesis”, the original meaning of which is the power of uniting mentally the impressions conveyed by the five physical senses.Aestheticism emphasizes the independence of art: Art exists for its own sake, for its own essence or beauty. Oscar Wilde was a dramatic leader
23、in promoting the movement of aestheticism. He advocated freedom from moral restraint and the limitations of society. He developed and practiced the aestheticism in his whole life.2.2 The connection between aestheticism and The Picture of Dorian Gray Dorian Gray is a literary image created by Wilde i
24、n The Picture of Dorian Gray, he is a young man in Londons aristocratic. He looks very beautiful and virtuous. “Yes, he was certainly wonderfully handsome, with his finely curved scarlet lips, his frank blue eyes, and his crisp gold hair. There was something in his face that made one trust him at on
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