Structural Defect in Image Research and Its Compensation

Image is the core category derived from the traditional culture in some subjects such an art.literature and the aesthetics.Image,in terms of philosophical meaning,has two theoretical sources:Zhouyi and Lao-Zhuaug.There is a linear logical relation betweenmeaningandformin Zhouyi but a non—linear mental induction betweenTaoandideain Laozi and Zhuangzi.The propositionmountains and waters embody Tao in their forms,along with the ideameaning lies outside formin artistic practice contributed lo the integration of the system of Zhouyi and the system of Lao-Zhuang into one.The connotations ofImageturn into the three-dimensional structure ofform,meaningandTaofrom the dual structure ofmeaningandform.The concept of Yijing was derived fromImage,Its appearance symbolizes the maturity of the theory ofimage.The drawback of the study of image rests with its lack of dynamic historical analysis.Therefore,the dimension of history should be added into this field of research.