唐代 胡風化粧文化 硏究

Abstract

Cosmetic culture of the Chinese T'ang period was very exotic and included various kinds and methods of make-up. It was clearly discriminated from other Chinese traditional cosmetic cultures. This exotic culture was called 'ho pung' during this period. This study also defined exotic practices of cosmetic culture collectively as 'ho pung' cosmetic culture. Thus the purpose of this study is to examine why the unique 'ho pung' cosmetic culture blossomed under the social structure of T'ang and determine the characteristics of such culture. In the Chinese nation, the 'ho pung' cosmetic culture bloomed in a variety of ways through the import of cosmetic goods and imitation of alien nations makeup methods. This was brought about by extended trading activity following the exploitation of new trade routes and increased international exchanges based on contemporary tribute systems. The following reasons were cause for and directly reflected in the 'ho pung' cosmetic culture: Flexible policies about aliens based on the idea of union between Chinese and the other races exotic orientation through free cultural exchanges with foreigners having various positions and roles and the pursuance of both real and religious perfection brought about by a spiritual emptiness following a period of material abundance. The period of T'ang is the time Chinese people proudly consider as best representing their nation throughout the history of China. Nevertheless, cosmetic culture of the same period was in fact represented by 'ho pung' cosmetic culture. In conclusion, 'ho pung' cosmetic culture of the T'ang period makes clear that the culture of the nation was not based on traditions of the Han race, but an outcome of international influences and the infusion of alien cultures.