The Problem of the Authenticity of the Aesthetic Concept qiyun shengdong

The article explores Xu Fuguan’s analysis and interpretation of the concept qiyun shengdong 氣韻生動, which is considered to be one most important, fundamental complex concepts in Chinese aesthetics art. It was created by Xie He Wei Jin period (220–420 AD), marked as a turning point development aesthetics. complexity reflected literary works, painting, calligraphy, music, well theory painting. According Fuguan, qi refers external features artwork, while yun expresses internal characteristics that are matter human spirit. For Xu, signifies manifestation fusion artwork. Fuguan claimed profound comprehension this for understanding essence also addresses problem translating aesthetic into English discusses its authenticity.