Three Value Orientations in the Development of Contemporary Fiber Art

Neutral thinking in contemporary Chinese philosophy is based on the era characteristics of diversification and multi-polarization.It is not only a way of thinking but also a value of judgment, which can provide a choice and a path to the development of contemporaryart. Development of contemporary fiber art not only provides the experimental field of contemporary art, but also reflectsthe value and significance of neutral thinking in the future development of art. This article will discuss three value orientationsin the development of contemporary fiber art, such as from the concept to the material, from the appreciation of ugliness to thebeauty, and from the elite to the general public, exemplifying the From Lausanne to Beijing International Fiber Art Biennale andtrying to explore the future and value of fiber art.

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