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Cultural Semiotics in Nezha Naohai (1979): Daoism, Buddhism, and the Construction of Chinese National Style

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Cultural Semiotics in Nezha Naohai (1979): Daoism, Buddhism, and the Construction of Chinese National Style

A. Name

Discover how the 1979 film *Nezha Naohai* ingeniously interweaves Daoist and Buddhist philosophies to shape a unique Chinese national identity. This research by Author Name reveals intriguing insights into the film's celestial visuals and character designs of the Four Dragon Kings.

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Abstract
This paper analyzes the 1979 film *Nezha Naohai*, examining how its cultural semiotics reflect a blend of Daoist and Buddhist elements in constructing a Chinese national style. The study focuses on the film's depiction of heaven, the character design of the Four Dragon Kings, and the use of Daoist philosophical concepts like *Qian-Kun* and *Wuxing*.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Jul 26, 2024
Authors
Author Name
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Nezha Naohai
Daoism
Buddhism
Chinese national style
Four Dragon Kings
cultural semiotics

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