Artistic Characteristics of Fresco from the Perspective of Time-Space Construction.docVIP

Artistic Characteristics of Fresco from the Perspective of Time-Space Construction 　　Abstract The time-space construction characteristic of fresco embodies the human’s idea of reflecting infinite spiritual strength in finite individuals. The time-space of fresco includes not only the traditional three dimensions of space： length， width and height， but also the time factor， and the introduction of the latter renders a kind of multidimensional characteristic for the time-space of fresco. The fresco composition is featured in multiple centers， rendering macroscopic， grand and grandiose sense of fresco. The visual perception and psychological feelings given to the people by the fresco widely differ from those of ordinary easel paintings. The time-space construction of fresco can be divided into three main classes： realistic and logical construction； super-realistic and non-logical construction； interactional construction of fresco in harmony with the environment. The timespace of fresco sources from the spiritual time-space created by artists. 　　Key words： Fresco； Time-space； Freedom； Spirituality 　　 INTRODUCTION 　　The human is always in a status of exploring the universe unceasingly， the process of which is not only one of the human discovering and realizing themselves， but also one of the human transcending themselves. Such kind of transcendence is one of transcending the existence of oneself and materials， namely， to achieve the freedom of spirit. The human’s freedom of spirit can be reflected in the form of rich imagination. The French aesthetician Mikel Dufrene said that “The world is envisioned， and it always is deemed as a possible one perceived. In order to closely connect to the perceived object， only the imagination can be used to separate the object from its natural background and connect it with certain status of inner world” （Ban， 1999， p.325）. The exercising of imagination makes the human’s inner world detached from everything and from the space an