Disorder, Revision, and Repositioning: The Visual Aesthetics of the "Slanty Eyes" Controversy

Aesthetics can be understood as a dynamic process characterized by the interplay of power,history,culture and imagination.The term called "slanty eyes,"frequently employed in cultural representations that depict China as the "other," symbolizes a more profound issue of aesthetics disarray stemming from a lack of aesthetic subjectivity.As the discourse surrounding this symbol evolves,it reflects a gradual restoration of aesthetics to its rightful place within the broader cultural context.This study delves into the aesthetic trajectory of "slanty eyes "controversy ,employing textual analysis to uncover the cognitive shifts occurring between aesthetic subjects and objects.Through this examination,the research aims to reconstruct the discourse surrounding the aesthetic subjectivity,thereby facilitating a return to the essence of aesthetic understanding.By addressing the themes,the study not only illuminates the complexities of cultural representation,but also highlights the critical need for a nuanced appreciation of aesthetic values in contemporary discussions.In the end ,it underscores the importance of recognizing and restoring the subjectivity inherent in the aesthetic experience,which fosters a deeper engagement with the cultural narratives that shape our understanding of beauty and representation ,as well as promoting a more inclusive dialogue about aesthetics in a globalized world.

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Journal of language, culture and education.
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2024-10-25
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https://doi.org/10.70267/2vrs4v91
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Visual Culture and Art Theory
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Disorder, Revision, and Repositioning: The Visual Aesthetics of the "Slanty Eyes" Controversy

Xuechun Yang
Journal of language, culture and education.
Visual Culture and Art Theory
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Disorder, Revision, and Repositioning: The Visual Aesthetics of the "Slanty Eyes" Controversy

Xuechun Yang
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Abstract

Aesthetics can be understood as a dynamic process characterized by the interplay of power,history,culture and imagination.The term called "slanty eyes,"frequently employed in cultural representations that depict China as the "other," symbolizes a more profound issue of aesthetics disarray stemming from a lack of aesthetic subjectivity.As the discourse surrounding this symbol evolves,it reflects a gradual restoration of aesthetics to its rightful place within the broader cultural context.This study delves into the aesthetic trajectory of "slanty eyes "controversy ,employing textual analysis to uncover the cognitive shifts occurring between aesthetic subjects and objects.Through this examination,the research aims to reconstruct the discourse surrounding the aesthetic subjectivity,thereby facilitating a return to the essence of aesthetic understanding.By addressing the themes,the study not only illuminates the complexities of cultural representation,but also highlights the critical need for a nuanced appreciation of aesthetic values in contemporary discussions.In the end ,it underscores the importance of recognizing and restoring the subjectivity inherent in the aesthetic experience,which fosters a deeper engagement with the cultural narratives that shape our understanding of beauty and representation ,as well as promoting a more inclusive dialogue about aesthetics in a globalized world.

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