Communications in Humanities Research

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Volume Info.

  • Title

    Proceedings of the International Conference on Global Politics and Socio-Humanities

    Conference Date

    2023-10-13

    Website

    https://www.icgpsh.org/

    Notes

     

    ISBN

    978-1-83558-165-0 (Print)

    978-1-83558-166-7 (Online)

    Published Date

    2023-11-28

    Editors

    Javier Cifuentes-Faura, University of Murcia

    Enrique Mallen, Sam Houston State University

Articles

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230016

    Analysis of Crimes Committed by the Elderly from the Perspective of Law and Economics

    In recent years, the research enthusiasm for crimes committed by the elderly has gradually declined, and if crimes committed by the elderly are not prevented, with the acceleration of the aging process of the population and the growth of the number of elderly people, the social harm will become increasingly significant and crime among the elderly will also become increasingly difficult to control. This paper will start from the perspective of law and economics, and introduce the way of thinking of economics to fill the shortcomings of traditional law, making it more visual, from abstract to concrete. From the “cost and benefit” level in economics and combined with the actual situation, the reason for the crime of the elderly is because of its low crime cost and high crime income, and at the same time combined with economic knowledge to think about how to reduce the probability of elderly’s crime.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230021

    The Use of Colour in Illustration

    The influence of color on illustration is significant. For different color uses, it can make the picture present a different artistic performance, which shows the importance of color. Using color well can bring a more impactful effect to the illustration, more layered language, and the audience can indirectly feel the author’s thoughts and emotions through color. Therefore, this thesis focuses on interpreting the techniques of using color in illustration works by analyzing the use of color in strongly stylized illustration works, and enhancing the understanding of them through some theoretical knowledge. It includes an explanation of the basic definition and properties of illustration, a detailed study of the expression of color in illustration, the scope of application and development trends. The conclusion obtained from this thesis is that the saturation of color, brightness, shades of color, and different combinations can create a different feeling to the illustration. This gives the viewer a different visual experience and conveys a different message. Nowadays, more and more illustrators like to use color to enhance the style of their images, and they become more adept at using color to attract the viewer’s attention.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230053

    The Present Situation and Countermeasures of the Protection and Inheritance of Urban Historical and Cultural Heritage in China

    China has a long history and rich cultural heritage, but the urbanization process poses an inevitable threat to the urban historical and cultural heritage. Protection and inheritance of urban historical and cultural heritage has become an urgent problem to be solved. This study aims to explore the current situation of the protection and inheritance of Chinese urban historical and cultural heritage in Xi’an as an example, and put forward corresponding countermeasures and measures. First, introduce the urban development history of Xi’an, in order to better understand the value and importance of its historical and cultural heritage. Subsequently, through the detailed analysis of the protection of the historical and cultural heritage of Xi’an in Xi’ an, the current existing problems and challenges are revealed. On this basis, a series of improvement strategies are proposed, including strengthening laws and regulations, strengthening cooperation and stakeholder participation, implementation of sustainable tourism management, promotion of education and public awareness, and application of innovative technologies in heritage protection. Through further research on the current status of urban historical and cultural heritage in Xi’an, this paper aims to provide experience and inspiration for the protection and inheritance of urban historical and cultural heritage in China. Only through effective protection and inheritance, we can integrate China’s historical and cultural heritage into the development of modern cities, and add unique charm to the city, while retaining precious historical memories and leaving precious wealth for future generations.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230066

    A Study of the Faith in the Lotus Sutra in Biography of Bhikshunis

    The Lotus Sutra is a highly significant Mahayana Buddhist scripture that has been compiled and established since the first century. Then it spread to China with the propagation of Buddhism and underwent numerous translations by eminent monks. Particularly, the translation of Kumarajiva had solidified the Lotus Sutra’s prominent position among Buddhist scriptures. During the Eastern Jin and Northern&Southern Dynasties, the Lotus Sutra attained widespread attention and reverence. It was extensively chanted and adhered in the monastic community and secular society. Until Northern&Southern Dynasties, the number of eminent monks who studied and chanted the Lotus Sutra surged dramatically. And there were as many as 44 monks closely associated with the Lotus Sutra during the early Northern&Southern Dynasties in the Biography of Eminent Monks written by Huijiao. The practice of the Lotus Sutra was also prevalent among Bhikshunis at that time, which was clearly revealed in the Biography of Bhikshunis. The biography shows that the Bhikshunis during Six Dynasties period actively put into practice the teachings in the Lotus Sutra, such as chanting and offering of their bodies as a form of devotion. This paper, based on the Biography of Bhikshunis, investigates the relationship between Bhikshunis and the Lotus Sutra during the Six Dynasties period.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230071

    From Subculture to Mass Culture? How Hanfu Became a Focus of Cultural Policy under Xi’s Administration

    Hanfu, represented as a prominent aspect of traditional culture, has gained immense popularity within Chinese society, particularly under the leadership of Xi Jinping. In comparison to his predecessors, Xi Jinping has demonstrated an unprecedented emphasis on culture. Based on the three self-confidences proposed by Hu Jintao, cultural confidence was added by Xi, thereby expanding the Party Central Committee’s theory of state governance to encompass four confidences. It is worth mentioning that the discourse “culture” in Xi’s context has differentiated from the predecessors, which refers to the deficiencies that need to be paid attention to match rapid economic development. However, Xi’s administration has clearly pointing the influential object of soft power, particularly traditional culture. Within this context, Hanfu has gradually transitioned from a subculture predominantly embraced by the youth to a mainstream cultural symbol endorsed by the government in last two decades. In China’s present cultural policy, Hanfu assumes a pivotal role as a quintessential representation of traditional culture. The Chinese government’s stance on Hanfu’s gradual revival has been influenced by three key factors: public sentiment, market demand and response, and China’s global reputation.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230079

    A Comparative Study on the Compromise and Struggle Between the False Overlord and the Real Concubine in Farewell My Concubine ——Based on Hegel’s Tragedy Aesthetics

    In the study of the text Farewell to My Concubine, most of the studies are on the interpretation of different characters and the direction of drama film art and Chinese literature. The author believes that the tragedy of Different characters in the Farewell to My Concubine tragic theory can be used as a novel and necessary research direction. Hegel’s Aesthetics Tragic Theory is based on his philosophical theory. He uses conflict and reconciliation, regarding the generation and solving of tragedy as an aliasing uniform dialectical process, having special historical value and research significance, used to analyze the Farewell to My Concubine, it can enable readers to understand and appreciate the tragedy while producing more profound thinking. The original book embodies the turmoil of the troubled times, the distinct time passages, the span of time. From the melee period at the end of the Qing Dynasty, the anti-Japanese period, to the Kuomintang rule period or the liberation War period, and finally to the Cultural Revolution period, and the new China period. Named after the Peking Opera name, it not only reflects the author Li Bihua’s thinking about the traditional culture represented by Peking Opera, but also contains the emotion about the situation and fate of Peking Opera actors under the changing times. There is also the relationship between ideal and reality, which is often discussed in literature. In the later film remake, director Chen Kaige not only tells the content of the original well, but also uses the contrast of cold and warm colors from a visual point of view; Light intensity and side light and backlight; The joys and sorrows of musical tunes; In different scenes, the closed, framed, and Chinese-style composition, playsing the story alive.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230083

    A Brief Discussion on the Art Education of the Qing Imperial Family

    Throughout the history of the Qing Dynasty, its rulers showed great enthusiasm for literary and artistic pursuits, leading to the emergence of numerous imperial family members with talent in painting and calligraphy. This phenomenon holds significant importance for dynasties governed by ethnic minorities, making it a subject worthy of study. In this paper, the author explores the educational institution for imperial princes—the "Shangshufang" (the Imperial Study) to understand the curriculum they studied. Furthermore, the focus shifts to the art education, as not all imperial princes were required to study painting and calligraphy. However, mastering these art forms not only nurtured their characters but also brought them closer to literati, enabling their integration into the social circle of the Han Chinese. This, in turn, facilitated better communication and cultural blending between the Manchu and Han ethnicities.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230100

    A Review on Mianzi in Interpersonal, Familial, and Business Settings

    Face is one of the crucial cultural aspects in Chinese society, which can be separated into mianzi and lian. This article will focus on summarizing the concept of mianzi. It is tied to social occasions that require interpersonal communication between individuals and groups: face culture can be found in both workplaces and individual settings. Face culture is adopted as a primary social principle in China and it plays an important role in affecting the languages and behaviors of Chinese people. Thus, being able to understand the meaning of mianzi and behave accordingly is important for corporations that plan to do business in China and individuals who seek connection with Chinese society or culture in any form. This paper will summarize the most important facets of Chinese face culture regarding its role in interpersonal, familial, and business settings, as they are essential to the understanding of face culture.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230113

    Empirical Research on Article 1088 of the Civil Code: The Divorce Domestic Labor Compensation System

    With the development of society and the increasing average educational level of women, the division of labor within families and society should be redefined. However, due to the influence of traditional Chinese culture and long-standing customs, the majority of people still adhere to the idea of men being breadwinners and women being responsible for domestic duties.This contradiction in societal perceptions results in various social issues, such as a rise in women’s reluctance to marry, an increase in divorce rates, and a decline in birth rates. Among these issues, domestic labor plays a significant role in family dynamics. In response to this, Article 1088 of the Chinese Civil Code has been updated to elevate the importance of domestic labor in society, particularly in the context of divorce and the compensation system associated with it. However, through an analysis of 228 legal judgments, the author believes that there are certain problems with the formulation of Article 1088, which prevent it from achieving its legislative intent, i.e., providing protection and benefits for those burdened with significant domestic labor responsibilities. The author suggests that the domestic labor compensation system and its related regulations still require further improvement. Drawing comparisons with similar systems in other countries, the author puts forward recommendations for the enhancement of Article 1088.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230287

    Influence of Cultural and Economic Factors on the Design Form of Canglang Pavilion

    The design form is often influenced by the cultural and economic factors of its creation period, aligning with the aesthetic ideals of the specific era. The exploration of Chinese classical gardens in terms of site selection, layout, landscaping, lighting, and shadow has resulted in a rich and unique spatial design approach. The humanistic concepts underlying this aesthetics, such as “harmony between man and nature” and “emulating nature,” are fundamental factors in the formation and development of traditional Chinese garden construction. This paper first analyzes the construction background of Canglang Pavilion from both cultural and economic perspectives. Secondly, it summarizes the role of the cultural environment in shaping the design form of Canglang Pavilion, including creating a “transformation of the real into the virtual” spatial form and fostering a spiritual orientation towards “returning to nature.” Building on this foundation, with references from ancient and contemporary literature, it explores the impact of economic factors on the design form of Canglang Pavilion, focusing on garden architecture, rock stacking techniques, and the cultivation of garden flora. The aim is to explore interpretative and appreciative methods and creative construction approaches that can be applied to enrich and diversify modern Chinese garden construction.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230373

    Ideological Functions and Development Management of the Film and Television Culture Industry

    In the context of global economic and cultural integration, the rapid development of the cultural industry is an unstoppable trend. As an emerging industry that can promote global economic and cultural prosperity, it plays a central role in a nation or region’s economy and serves as a key driver of economic growth. The ideological functions of the cultural industry have also become increasingly significant in safeguarding cultural and national ideological security. The film and television industry, with its distinctive cultural characteristics, serves as a primary vehicle for shaping a nation’s image, disseminating its values, lifestyles, and popular culture, and facilitating the development of other sectors. In the new era, there is a growing demand for higher quality and better industry management in the film and television culture industry to effectively showcase a nation’s image. In light of this, this paper, aiming to promote the further development of the national film and television culture industry and better represent the national image, explores the ideological functions of the film and television culture industry, responds to the contemporary societal demands and the fundamental need to project the national image, and delves into the development management pathways of the national film and television culture industry. It also provides a series of strategic recommendations to foster the development of the national film and television culture industry and enhance the representation of the nation on the global stage.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230426

    An Analysis of Determining the Criteria for “Serious Circumstances” in the Criminal Offense of Unlawful Utilization of Digital Networks

    The establishment of the criminal offense of unlawful utilization of digital networks provides a legal foundation for combating the dissemination of illegal and criminal information through online platforms. The concept of “serious circumstances” plays a critical role in this crime. The 2019 Interpretation of Several Issues introduced detailed regulations on “serious circumstances”, presenting a quantifiable standard for determining this offense. However, in practical judicial proceedings, there are still issues regarding the determination of the criminal offense of unlawful utilization of digital networks, including a low conviction threshold, broad scope of conviction, and ambiguous penalty standards. Consequently, it is necessary to adjust the quantitative standard for “serious circumstances”, raise the threshold for criminalization, expand the types of “serious circumstances”, restrict the applicability of the “serious circumstances” clause, and refine the penalty criteria for this offense. By accurately defining “serious circumstances” to reduce the risk of becoming a “pocket crime”.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230465

    Visual Subversion: The Purism Strategy of Western Modern Art

    In the early 20th century, the modernist revolution in the Western world had reached its peak, along with twice world-war, the world capital of art has been moved from Europe to America. In such a complex and unpredictable period, many artistic strategies were taken up, the purism strategy is one of the most radical and influential strategies, it marked the impeccable achievement of Western idealism. The practice of such a strategy initially happened in Europe and later was developed in the United States. However, in these two places, the strategy was practiced with different approaches, within the construction of Panofsky’s mechanism of vision, one focuses on visual identification and another focuses on visual perception. The two approaches not only mean different ways of seeing art but also imply different sensible orders, which need to be reflected and reexamined in a political dimension that has been settled between the United States and Europe after the 20th century.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230497

    Analysis of Lens Aesthetics and New Development in Modern Chinese Art Films

    As the first Tibetan director in China and also a writer and screenwriter, Wan Ma Caidan has created and produced many excellent films about Tibetan culture and beliefs. His films have largely filled the gap in Tibetan culture in the Chinese film industry, and have also given the Chinese film industry, which mainly focuses on Han Chinese stories, a more diverse and rich ethnic identity. But at the same time, what Wan Ma Cai Dan’s movies tell also breaks through the limitations of ethnicity and region. This article analyzes the film visuals of mainland director Wan Ma Caidan and studies how their composition and color are combined with poetic and freehand brushwork in modern Chinese art films. The final conclusion is that the differences in audio-visual language expression and lens aesthetics in films of different ethnic cultures are influenced by ethnic cultures and living environments. And in the context of the prevalence of new media, explore the new development of traditional art films in China.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230514

    Are People in Chinese Rural Areas Conscious of the Law, and What Are the Impacts?

    Contemporary society benefits from having a strong sense of the law because it makes it easier for people to live better in a society where the law is upheld. Without effective law enforcement, society may descend into anarchy, making it impossible to protect the rights and safety of its citizens. Yet many Chinese residents in rural regions do not have a basic understanding of the law. The first is that certain rural areas are economically underdeveloped due to their isolation and limited accessibility. As a result, it contributed to a certain extent to the clan system in rural regions, and a lack of knowledge led to some people’s dismissal of the law. The absence of courts is the final factor for poor infrastructure. It has been suggested that education be improved and more advertising in rural regions to increase legal publicity. Additionally, the government may arrange for additional volunteers to take part in legal assistance initiatives in remote regions, which would help to address the issue of a lack of attorneys. The government might potentially make improvements to an itinerant program that has been successful in some rural parts of China. However, these options have certain drawbacks, which will be discussed later.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230535

    An Analysis of Immersive Communication in VR Documentary: A Case Study of “Planet Earth II”

    The rapid development of Virtual Reality (VR) technology has brought significant changes to the field of cultural media. Among them, VR documentaries, as an emerging form of communication, provide viewers with a brand-new sensory experience through their powerful immersive capabilities. This article will analyze the immersive communication features of VR documentaries, using the classic VR documentary “Planet Earth II” as an example, and explore its impact on viewers based on existing literature and data. By using VR headsets and 360-degree video capture technology, documentary filmmakers are able to immerse viewers in wildlife habitats and interact with the natural environment. This immersive experience enhances the audience’s emotional empathy and engagement, giving them a deeper understanding and appreciation of the beauty and fragility of the natural world. In addition, as VR technology continues to evolve, it can be expected that future documentary productions will add elements of interactivity and personalization. Viewers may be able to choose what interests them, follow their favorite characters to explore, and interact with objects in the documentary. This personalized experience will make viewers more engaged and further drive innovation in documentary production.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230564

    How Can a Brand Utilize Social Media to Achieve Impressive Promotion

    Diversification of consumer consumption attitudes is becoming increasingly evident. In the modern era of social media, brands have a greater propensity to engage in effective communication via the Internet, motivated by goals such as enhancing brand recognition, revitalizing their public perception, and boosting sales performance. This thesis discusses how can brand utilize social media to achieve impressive promotion and concludes that brands can accomplish efficient, in-depth publicity and marketing in the following three ways: First, employ creative and forward-thinking promoting techniques without overemphasizing utilitarianism. Gradually introduce consumers to the depth of the story and expertise. This leaves a lasting impression. Focus on doing the right thing, not immediate sales numbers. Second, build effective customer communication. Brands and consumers are linked by their connection. Brands can cultivate positive relationships to comprehend consumer desires. Third, always prioritize sustainability. Raise consumer awareness of sustainability. It’s important to stick to the green development idea and give it enough time to prove it.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230579

    Reflecting Social Reproduction in Chinese Policy: Learning from Sweden Successful Practices to Promote Gender Equality in Social Reproduction

    With the development of society, women have become more involved in paid work in the production sphere, but they still mainly perform unpaid domestic work in social reproduction. Women spend much more time on domestic work than men. This results in a double burden on women from work and family and creates the problem of unequal gender division of la-bour in social reproduction. In this case, the improvement of the paternity leave system can effectively promote the sharing of responsibilities between the two sexes in childcare activities, thus breaking the gender division of la-bour in social reproduction and alleviating the double pressure on women. Using the research method of comparative policy analysis, the article focuses on the desirability of the Swedish paternity leave system and compares it with the Chinese paternity leave system. The article then puts forward feasi-ble policy recommendations in light of China’s actual situation. The article finds that compared to Sweden, China’s paternity leave system has three ob-vious shortcomings: there is no national legislation providing for male-only paternity leave, paternity leave is often short and rigid, and the cost-burden model is unreasonable. After identifying these three problems, the article suggests that China should improve its paternity leave system in these three aspects: specifying a male quota in the national law, extending the length of paternity leave and increasing the flexibility of the leave method, and estab-lishing a cost-sharing model for society.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230588

    Research on the Causes of and Responses to “Post-Truth” News

    The aim of this paper is to present three factors about how post-truth can be spread through some classical examples. Firstly, rumors during the epidemic period in China not only serves as a way for media platforms to attract the public’s attention, but they are also spread to help netizens express their emotions and alleviate stress. In addition, confirmation bias, a tendency that people normally have, also plays a role in creating post-truth. Secondly, the paper talked about two current ways of identifying post-truth news. However, after evaluation, both ways—having critical thinking and using technological tools or have their drawbacks. Furthermore, opinion leaders should be properly regulated by related personnel. To conclude, the authority and credibility of the news should be improved, and the problems of post-truth are worth keeping a watchful eye on.

  • Open Access | Article 2023-11-28 Doi: 10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230589

    Study on the Influence of Games on the Communication of Regional Culture at Home and Abroad —Taking Genshin Impact as an Example

    China Central Television once claimed that game designing can be seemed as the ninth art since many game companies know how to show elements in reality to players and lead to discussion. The relationship between sender and receiver is an important way to spread and discuss the various kinds of regional cultures. Genshin Impact, which is an open-world adventure game designed by Mihoyo, is popular at home and abroad due to its presentation on different cultures. The paper explores three ways in Genshin Impact to spread and communicate different culture through a method of researching as much cultural communication-related paper as possible on China National Knowledge Infrastructure and summarizing into the three ways. The three ways are environment and plot designing, character designing and activity designing. Eventually, the paper finds that Genshin Impact using participatory culture to achieve cross-culture communication. Firstly, during the playing process, it can hold culture receivers and build community connections. Secondly, the interests and values it shows in the cultural presentation strengthen the meaning and value of cultural communication. Thirdly, Mihoyo company uses multi-channel and multi-form narratives across media, linking online and offline, to shape the communication environment of culture from the Internet to real life and encourage domestic and international players to develop multiple views and personalized thinking and create production and dissemination of new content related to the game on culture communication.

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