On the Martial Aesthetics of Shaolin Baton Technique in Wuxia Films

Authors

  • Shukai Pang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61173/ngazn616

Keywords:

shaolin wushu, stick fighting, martial arts film, aesthetics

Abstract

This paper adopts the documentary method, logical analysis method and scientific induction method to conduct the research. It mainly explores the aesthetics of martial arts through the presentation and interpretation of Shaolin stick fighting in six Chinese martial arts films between 1982 and 1992. In addition, when summarising the aesthetic characteristics of Shaolin stick fighting in martial arts films, this paper identifies the phenomenon of the “beauty” of Shaolin stick fighting and seeks to prove the reasons and roots of this phenomenon, which lies in the everlasting spirit of classical Chinese aesthetics and the excellent traditional martial arts culture.

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Published

2024-06-06

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Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): Volume 2, Issue 3

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