『논어』를 통해 본 인문정신문화로서의 예술에 관한 연구

Abstract

This study began with a re-examination of Confucius’ humanities and artistic spirit. It was interpreted 『The Analects of Confucius』 from the perspective of artists, aiming to solidify the status of arts as a humanistic and spiritual culture by analyzing Confucius’ books contained in the Analects. I extracted and analyzed the records of 『The Analects of Confucius』, which supported that arts was the pinnacle of Confucius’ humanistic spirit. Confucius was greeted with a dance symbolizing high virtue and admired the cultivation of arts. I analyzed the correlation between dance and virtue and confirmed that arts based on Confucius’ humanities and spirit has a function to enlighten people and society. The completion of character through Ak樂 is the peak of life. This was the way for Confucius to realize his humanistic spirit and create a perfect life. Confucius considered morality important, and at the same time made it the ultimate in life to lead a happier life through arts experience. As a result, it was confirmed that the arts as a humanistic and spiritual culture are the pinnacle of Confucius’ humanities and spirit. Confucius philosophy from the artist’s point of view is energized. For Confucius, arts is a humanistic and spiritual culture that cultivates humans and enriches human life on the basis of his human spirit. In order to secure human dignity and stability in society, the promotion of humanistic and spiritual culture, which is essential to reflect on humans and to foster wisdom in life, is necessary. Through this research, I hope that it will help strengthen the foundation of arts by enhancing the status of arts, which is the humanistic and spiritual culture.