| dc.description.abstract | This paper focuses on the transition from the court poetry of the Liang and Chen dynasties to that of the early Tang dynasty. The author has compiled and analyzed court poetry and the associated poetic style from the Sui and early Tang periods, examining relevant theories and cultural phenomena. From the Southern Dynasties to the early Tang, the court remained the epicenter of poetic activity. The Liang and Chen courts were characterized by the ornate and delicate Gongti style, while early Tang court poetry shifted towards grandeur and solemnity. Despite the substantial criticism of Gongti poetry from the literary circles of the Sui and early Tang periods, its influence persisted. For instance, Emperor Yang of Sui wrote several poems with the Gongti style, and northern poets of the Sui also produced works in this vein. Although early Tang court poetry no longer centered on female subjects, its language, techniques, and forms still bore traces of the Gongti style. Early Tang poetry inherited the depiction of female imagery and emotions from Gongti poetry but moved beyond its melancholic aesthetic to present more diverse and vivid portrayals of women, infusing the poems with distinct vitality and color.
Both the Southern and Sui dynasties, along with the early Tang, engaged in new reflections and self-awareness regarding poetry. ＂Innovation＂ and ＂change＂ were the main themes in the development of Southern Dynasties poetry. The Yongming style played a transitional role in the evolution of Gongti poetry, which also developed distinct characteristics from the Yongming style. The Sui and early Tang dynasties inherited the spirit of ＂innovation and change＂ from the Southern Dynasties, striving to develop contemporary features in poetry through form, content, and style. The language and themes of poetry became increasingly elegant, aspiring to the refined and harmonious poetic ideal admired since the Liang dynasty.
The poetsm of the early Tang adopted the writing techniques and forms of their predecessors while also creating new styles and improving poetic metrics, making them simpler and more precise. Court poetry of the early Tang reflected the lifestyle and aesthetic tastes of the time, forming a unique poetic culture and style. During this period, the tradition of poetic exchanges between monarchs and their subjects flourished. The ornate and delicate Gongti style of the Liang and Chen courts evolved into the resplendent and laudatory court poetry of the early Tang. This progression from the tonal variations of the Yongming style to the structured metrics of near-style poetry, from intricate and focused writing techniques to grand and expansive perspectives, laid the foundation for poetic art and form. This phase represents a crucial stage in the development of Tang dynasty poetry. | en_US |