Lu Wang
Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, Gansu, China.
*Corresponding author: Lu Wang
Abstract
Folk art symbols in contemporary literary creation appear to tend to suggest what seem to be clear characteristics of reconstruction. As societies and artistic contexts continue to evolve, it appears that traditional symbols tend to be revived in literary works and, through what might be characterized as re-creation and transformation, they appear to be endowed with what seems to be new social and cultural meanings. What seems especially noteworthy in this analytical context is that the modernization and reinvention of these symbols not only seem to generally enrich the expressive power of literary language but also tend to enhance the national character and apparent uniqueness of the works. What appears to follow from this analysis is that, by predominantly reconstructing such symbols, writers appear to both spark creative inspiration and foster innovation in literary forms, while concurrently reflecting what appears to be the deep and intricate connections between cultural identity and historical memory. What this study aims to explore, therefore, given the multifaceted nature of this evidence, is what appears to be the substantial impact and distinctive role of folk art symbols in contemporary literary creation.
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How to cite this paper
The Reconstruction of Folk Art Symbols in Contemporary Literary Creation
How to cite this paper: Lu Wang. (2025) The Reconstruction of Folk Art Symbols in Contemporary Literary Creation. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 9(8), 1631-1635.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.08.022