南唐文化與宋代士大夫的生活品味： 以文房四寶為中心.

This paper, with an emphasis on the four treasures of study, aims to elaborate the key role played by the Southern Tang in shaping the lifestyle of the Song literati. From their point of view, the values of the four treasures of study from the Southern Tang were not just confined to their delicate craftsmanship and practical functions but also anecdotal tales and artistic merits. Against this background, the four treasures of study did not pass into oblivion following the downfall of the Southern Tang but could continue to gain fame and popularity due to the promotion and propagation conducted by the Song literati. As a result, the four treasures of study closely associated with the Southern Tang became essential components to shape lifestyle of the Song dynasty. During the interactions between the Song literati and the four treasures of study in question, a strong sense of interdependence prevailed which efficiently indicates their delicate relations with and appreciation for such artistic works. Due to different backgrounds and life experiences, their sentiments and associations about the four treasures of study from the Southern Tang were unique; their ways of interpretation and projections in imagination were also different from one another. All of them contributed to great diversities in their literary compositions. However the importance of the four treasures of study originating in the Southern Tang should not be exaggerated. Gradual decrease in number and subsequent disappearance diminished the cultural significance of the Southern Tang; the decline was further intensified by the products made during the Song era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]