China News Agency, Beijing, March 11 (Reporter Song Yusheng) "Aesthetic education for children is very important. But aesthetic education is not simply playing the piano or reciting two poems as some people understand."
Liao Changyong, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and president of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, said in an interview with a reporter from China News Agency recently that aesthetic education is actually to let children know beauty, know kindness, and know how to discover beauty from an early age. It requires children to be kind, broad-minded, and love excellent traditional culture. , rather than just mastering a specific skill.
Talking about the art grading test, Liao Changyong told reporters that the grading test is not the only one, and once it has a utilitarian purpose, it will be more deliberate, and the children will not be happy.
He believes that to really achieve the effect of aesthetic education is to make children like it from the bottom of their hearts and make children's hobbies a part of life.
Therefore, Liao Changyong pays more attention to creating an artistic atmosphere for children and even the public.
Last year, the fence near the Huaihai Middle Road area of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music where he works was quietly demolished, revealing many historical buildings of different styles.
Some media commented that the renovated building presents a new urban landscape with both beauty and historical heritage.
Liao Changyong said that he hopes to open these resources to the public, so that everyone can take a break or stop to watch when they pass by the campus.
He told reporters that according to the original repair plan, the campus of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music will be further opened after the second phase of the repair project is completed by the end of this year.
"We hope that these historical buildings can not only be seen from the outside, but also that each building can have a certain function. For example, some can be used as aesthetic education buildings, and some lectures about music history and musicians can be given inside. Various exhibitions can also be held; some can play the role of urban concert living room, and do some guided tours related to performances. The construction of the school can be integrated with the community and the construction of urban culture." He said.
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