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On tea art Tea artist 1 Tea art is an art, but also a kind of cultivation, which embodies a kind of harmony, elegance, benevolence, virtue, sincerity and truth.
At present, there are some vague and even confusing understandings of many terms in tea culture. Many people in the tea art circle often confuse tea ceremony with tea art, and can't figure out the difference between tea road and tea art, for example, some are called tea houses, and some are called tea houses. Some people call it tea ceremony, others call it tea ceremony.
In 1970s, the word tea ceremony appeared in Taiwan Province Province, China. As for why it is called tea ceremony, Mr. Fan Zengping, a Taiwanese tea culture expert, pointed out in the article "The Influence of the Spread of Tea Culture on Modern Taiwan Province Society": At that time, in order to promote tea culture and popularize the folk custom of drinking tea, someone proposed to use the word tea ceremony. However, some people think that although the tea ceremony has existed in China since ancient times, it has always been used in Japan. If we continue to use the current tea ceremony, I'm afraid it will cause misunderstanding, thinking that it is to move the Japanese tea ceremony to Taiwan Province Province. Another worry is that the tea ceremony is too serious. China people are very serious about Taoist figures, which may not be easily accepted by people soon, so the word tea ceremony was put forward. After some discussion, everyone agreed to finalize it. Thus came the word tea art.
But what is tea art? There is no unified and clear definition of each explanation. For example, Mr. Yoshino, an expert on tea art in Taiwan Province, believes that tea art is a humanistic proposition that takes tea as the main body and integrates art into life to enrich life, and its purpose lies in life rather than tea. Mr. Fan Zengping believes that tea art includes two aspects: science and humanity, namely, skill, the technology of making a pot of tea scientifically. Second, art, a wonderful way to enjoy a cup of tea. The beauty of Chinese tea art belongs to the beauty of the soul. To appreciate tea art, we should put ourselves in the whole process to observe the whole. Mr Cai, an expert on tea art in Taiwan Province, believes that tea art refers to the art of drinking tea. Pay attention to the quality of tea, brewing techniques, appreciation of tea sets, tea tasting environment and interpersonal relationship, then it will go deep into the realm of tea art. Professor Wang Ling, a Beijing tea culture expert, believes that tea art and tea ceremony spirit are the core of China tea culture. The art we are talking about here refers to the art of making tea, making tea and tasting tea. The Tao mentioned here refers to the spirit carried out in the process of artistic tea.
After synthesizing various theories, we think that tea art refers to the skill of making tea and drinking tea, and the scope of tea art is limited to the category of making tea and drinking tea, including the skill and art of making tea and drinking tea. In other words, we should not only master the technical problems such as tea identification, heat, water temperature, brewing time and action specification. , but also pay attention to the artistic beauty of the brewer in the whole operation process.
But what is the tea ceremony? Influenced by Laozi's thought that Tao can be extraordinary and names can be different, the word "tea ceremony" has not been given an accurate definition since it was first used, and it was not until recent years that the explanation of "tea ceremony" became lively, among which there are the following representative views. Mr. Wu Juenong put forward in the Book Review of Tea Classics: Tea ceremony means "taking tea as a precious and noble drink, and drinking tea is a spiritual enjoyment, an art, or a means of self-cultivation." In the History of Chinese Tea, Mr. Zhuang Wanfang thinks: "Tea ceremony is a ceremony to educate people on etiquette and morality by drinking tea." In his book Tea Culture in China, Mr. Chen defined the tea ceremony as: "China tea ceremony includes seven meanings: tea ceremony, cha de, tea ceremony, tea theory, tea sentiment, tea theory and tea guide. The core of China's tea ceremony spirit is "harmony", and China's tea ceremony spirit is to guide individuals to complete moral cultivation in the enjoyment of beauty through the process of tea tasting, so as to realize the harmony and happiness of all mankind.
Based on various theories, we believe that tea ceremony is based on a certain environmental atmosphere, with tea tasting, tea set, tea making and tea ordering as the core, language, movements, utensils and decoration as the embodiment, and ideological and spiritual pursuit in the process of drinking tea as the connotation. It is a comprehensive embodiment of the whole set of etiquette and personal accomplishment of tea tasting and making friends, and a comprehensive cultural activity and unique custom related to self-cultivation, learning etiquette and communication.
Tea ceremony and tea ceremony spirit together constitute tea culture, in which tea ceremony is the core and tea ceremony is the focus of tea culture. Tea ceremony is an art of drinking tea for the purpose of monasticism, which includes four elements: tea art, etiquette, environment and practice. Tea art is the foundation and necessary condition of tea ceremony, which can exist independently of tea ceremony. Tea ceremony is based on tea art and depends on it. The focus of tea art is "art", which is to learn the art of tea and gain aesthetic acceptance; The focus of tea ceremony is "Tao", which aims to cultivate self-cultivation and realize the road through tea ceremony.
The connotation of tea ceremony is less than that of tea ceremony, which contains tea ceremony, but the extension of tea ceremony is greater than that of tea ceremony, and its extension is between tea ceremony and tea culture. The combination of tea art and tea ceremony is the result of a high degree of unity of matter and spirit.
However, as far as performers are concerned, many tea performances at present, from preparing utensils, choosing tea to warming cups, throwing tea, brewing, serving tea and thanking guests, can reflect a kind of life interest and pursuit, a kind of "Tao" realm and an elegant charm, which can be regarded as a high level. For example, the "literati tea" in Wuyuan is a model of tea art, and its spiritual and cultural connotations are "Confucian spirit", "active accession to the WTO", "not indifferent to agility, not quiet and far-reaching" and the pursuit of "music culture" full of confidence in the future. If performers can't grasp these spiritual connotations well, they can't enter this artistic conception, and it is impossible for drinkers and viewers to enter the Tao, at best, they can enjoy beauty. It's okay to "watch the tea ceremony", but it's not okay to "understand" the tea ceremony.
For drinkers and viewers, due to the constraints of cultural quality, life pursuit and aesthetic accomplishment, few people realize the true meaning of tea ceremony. Generally speaking, watching tea ceremony is mainly to feel beauty, appreciate beauty and accept the influence of beauty. Of course, this is also a spiritual baptism, but it is far from "enlightenment."
Conclusion: To sum up, we can know that tea art, named but tangible, is the external expression of tea culture; Tea ceremony is spirit, truth, law, origin and essence. It is often invisible and intangible, but you can fully understand it through your heart. Therefore, the connotation and extension of tea art and tea ceremony are different, and they should be strictly distinguished and not confused.
On tea art and tea artist 2 1. Image requirements of tea artists
Tea performance is an elegant art, which is different from ordinary performing arts. It invades the traditional culture of China and shows the unique light, quiet, bright and natural humanistic atmosphere of China people. Therefore, tea artists should not only pay attention to the external image, but also pay attention to the cultivation of internal temperament.
If you want to be an excellent tea artist, you should not only pay attention to whether the tea-making process is complete and the movements are accurate, but also strengthen your own cultural accomplishment, constantly learn and deepen your understanding in the practice of tea performance, and gradually form your own style. Relevant experts believe that beginners of tea art may wish to work hard from the aspects of natural harmony, calmness and elegance.
When there is a tea performance, there is communication with the audience. The behavior of a tea artist is very important. Human behavior reveals people's thoughts and emotions, which includes the harmonious beauty of actions, gestures and postures and the natural unity of expressions, eyes, clothes and accessories. Because a successful performance is the process of brewing a cup of good tea with good color and fragrance, and the performance itself is also a pleasing artistic enjoyment. Therefore, a tea artist must devote himself to his usual training and integrate his spiritual feelings into the process of sports and physical training in order to realize the purity, selflessness and dedication of tea.
2. Temperament requirements of tea artists
The temperament of a tea artist is inseparable from profound cultural background and perfect artistic attainments.
China is an ancient civilization with a long history and splendid culture. For thousands of years, a unique oriental culture has been formed. China is the hometown of tea, and drinking tea is a traditional custom of China people. Therefore, in the process of its formation and development, China's tea art has absorbed the nutrition and essence of China's traditional culture and has distinctive national characteristics. This requires a tea artist to have a profound cultural foundation, so as to show the essence, spirit and verve of tea art.
Tea performances are often like a clear stream, which allows viewers to quietly experience the fragrance and elegance. If a tea artist lacks cultural background and is only "similar", then the audience may only see a few tea artists "acting" in a hurry, and it is impossible to appreciate beauty, let alone be influenced by beauty.
3. Environmental requirements of tea artists
Throughout the ages, celebrities have paid attention to the choice of tea tasting environment, hoping to have an organic combination of "scenery, emotion and taste" to produce the best state of mind and spirit. Good tea, water, precision and correct tea-making skills are important conditions for a good cup of tea. Coupled with a quiet environment, this is not simply drinking tea, but a comprehensive art of life. Therefore, it is very important to drink tea and create a tea tasting environment. Qingshan Xiushui, Xiaoqiao Pavilion, Chyi Chin calligraphy and painting, and quiet and elegant rooms are the ideal environment for tea performance. The environment for tea tasting is generally composed of buildings, gardens, decorations and tea sets. Public tea drinking places have different requirements because of different levels and styles. For public tea drinking places, do as the Romans do to create an environment, and its architecture does not need to be too particular. Bamboo house, tile house, wooden house, straw house, etc. Can be regarded as a public tea drinking place. The premise is good lighting, which makes people feel lively. Interior decoration can be simple, and tables, chairs and benches can be neat and clean. Whether it is a big bowl of tea or a pot of tea, it must be clean and hygienic, and the price is cheap.
In a word, tea art requires quietness, freshness, comfort and cleanliness, and it is a work of tea culture, or a painting, a ceramic handicraft, a bunch of flower arrangements, a tea set, a bonsai, etc. Can be displayed around it. These should be arranged according to different themes, either gorgeous, elegant, simple or quiet, and make use of all favorable conditions as much as possible, such as balconies, small gardens and even corners, as long as the windows are properly arranged.
4. Flexible use of tea artists' performances
Artistic conception of flower arrangement in tea ceremony performance: Tea ceremony performance advocates seclusion, enjoys quietness, has no desire, and aims to understand the way of heaven and earth. Its artistic characteristics are "purity" and "distance", and it pursues tranquility, simplicity and otherworldly innocence. Its technique is simple and simple, with simplicity as the technique, grasping the integration of flower devices, so as to achieve the purpose of making the best use of the situation.
In the choice of flower materials, seasonal flowers and trees, wild flowers collected from plains and mountains or flowers planted in gardens should be selected. The flower shape should be small to reflect the modest and beautiful style.
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