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One fundamental difference between Eastern and Western art is their relationship to entertainment.
The Western view sets up clear dichotomies between the mind and the senses. The German philosopher Schiller, for example, considered everything common as springing from the senses, not from the mind. Similarly, Cézanne thought serious art comes from asceticism and purity of mind. The artist is separated from everyday life, glowing with the religious aura of being the high priest of beauty. Therefore, under the European view, art cannot be mixed with the sensuality of entertainment.
In contrast, far Eastern art doesn’t have such a stiff opposition. What is considered art can also be a great source of entertainment. For example: Haiku literally means ‘light verse’ in English. Roland Barthes considered the practice of writing them as liberating language from the obligation to meaning, giving the verses a chatty quality that aims to aestheticize the everyday.
There is also a strong communal aspect to Far Eastern art. Untethered to the European notion of originality, the Chinese idea of 闲章 (Seal Stamps of Leisure) encourages collectors to stamp their commentaries directly onto the painting. Widely circulated works are usually layered with reviews, reactions and pithy remarks from art aficionados. In this case, the stamp marks are not added to the painting but are a part of the painting itself.
Hence, far Eastern art and literature, according to the Korean German philosopher Byung-Chul Han, are seen as
“Communication, companionship, play, cheer, and enjoyment.”
You find that quite much in Eastern poetry as well.
Your point on Eastern aesthetics is supported by the Chinese classic, The Plum in the Golden Vase (金瓶梅). This literary work frequently depicts dinner scenes where guests engage in poetic games for amusement. Given the book's focus on the life of a rural uneducated landlord, these poems often exhibit a raw, earthy humor, with a notable eroticism (especially when sung by prostitutes). Distinctly different from the high-brow poems from the 'official' selections.