The book follows the presumption that the paradigm of structural conditionality of human perception forms a crucial specific feature of traditional and modern Chinese theories of knowledge, according to which the structural framework of external world is compatible with the structure of human consciousness. This forms the basic precondition of perception and comprehension. The results are relevant for sinological research and for general perceptional theories on the international level.
COBISS.SI-ID: 256253952
The article by means of different interdisciplinary approaches considering entire grave image and literary tradition of that time tries to reinterpret two creatures with a human face and dragon-snake body, frequently depicted on the ceilings of the Chinese Han tombs. In their hands they often hold the sun and the moon or the carpenter`s square and a pair of compasses. Some scholars interpreted these images as Xihe and Changxi, mother of the sun and mother of the moon. Although it seems that this identification corresponds with the literary background, a thorough analysis reveals a discrepancy with the written records. To find the answers, it is necessary to consider the grave paintings as a whole, to interpret the location of the motif and link the architectural design with the painting scheme. The literary tradition and the frequency of relevant motifs in other grave art from the same period have also played an important role. Considering the above mentioned elements, the reinterpretation of these two creatures reveals two cosmogonic deities, Fuxi and Nüwa, who demonstrate the cosmic forces of yang and yin.
COBISS.SI-ID: 1151109
Based on the empirical research of a popular religious site in the centre of Tokyo, where rituals of worship are intertwined with shopping, author examines what meanings the consumed goods have for the elderly visitors and listens to the stories they tell of them. Comparing attitudes and sentiments of people who visit the temple in a shopping area on ordinary and festive days, the author tests the thesis of mutual exclusion/functioning of consumption and religion.
COBISS.SI-ID: 33232429