The Epitome of Aesthetics: Celebrities' Views on Beauty (Wei Te-sheng)

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Famous Taiwanese director Wei Te-sheng answers questions about the history and culture of Taiwan artifacts, specifically relating to aesthetics and the perceptions of artists as they create their works. Using the Qing dynasty painting, "Foreign Envoy with Tribute Bearers," he questions the artist's perception of the clothing used by the Taiwanese natives. But refining this art from their own perspective creates one's own sense of beauty.


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