• Geographical Research
  • Vol. 39, Issue 3, 709 (2020)
Shiyu HUANG and Xianfeng LI*
Author Affiliations
  • College of Horticulture, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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    DOI: 10.11821/dlyj020190112 Cite this Article
    Shiyu HUANG, Xianfeng LI. Reconstruction of rural space with art participation[J]. Geographical Research, 2020, 39(3): 709 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    Since the beginning of the 21st century, the exploratory action of art participation in rural practice has gradually emerged, which has affected the development, transformation and reconstruction of the countryside to a certain extent. This research is based on Halfacree's three-fold model of rural space, combined with Frisvoll's action-taking framework to capture power form. By comprehensively comparing the different practice modes of art participation in the rural areas, this article analyzes the performance and impact mechanism of rural space reconstruction with the participation of art, in order to provide some prudent references for art to promote rural revitalization. Firstly, the article analyzes the performance of the rural space's performance with art participation: dramatic changes in rural areas are significant features, including structural changes in physical space, such as the increase in landmarks, reconstruction of buildings, and changes in rural landscapes. The rural representation is redefined by the main body of discourse power, with artistic groups, local governments and social capital as the leading force, which promotes the continuous exchange and flow of production factors such as population, capital, and resources between urban and rural areas. Then these changes brought about a mix of rural life, which was in sharp contrast with the villagers' daily life and traditional concepts, and caused collisions and exchanges. Each part of three-fold model of rural space is interconnected and interacts with other parts. The article also discusses the influence mechanism of rural space’s reconstruction with art participation. The process of rural space’s reconstruction is affected by both endogenous and exogenous factors. Endogenous factors refer to the basic conditions of the village, including the village's natural geographic background, historical and cultural resources, and socioeconomic foundation. Exogenous factors include the leading force represented by art groups, government and capital, and the auxiliary force represented by academic institutions and public welfare organizations. With the elapse of time, they can promote public participation and collective identity, and help develop multi-level and diverse social participation as the endogenous driving force for rural development, thereby promoting rural transformation and development in the new stage.
    Shiyu HUANG, Xianfeng LI. Reconstruction of rural space with art participation[J]. Geographical Research, 2020, 39(3): 709
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