Modern Chinese Art Songs: Historical Transformation, Stylistic Diversification, and Industry Promotion

作者：Jiaxin Xiao, Mingyang Shao, Junhao Duan · 发表于：Art and Performance Letters · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.23977/artpl.2025.060313 · 研究领域：Asian Culture and Media Studies

This study explores the historical trajectory, stylistic evolution, and industrial significance of modern Chinese art songs. Beginning with their early formation under the influence of Western art song traditions, it traces how the genre has adapted to China's unique sociopolitical and cultural contexts across different historical periods. Emphasis is placed on the stylistic diversification that has emerged in recent decades, including the incorporation of regional musical idioms, contemporary compositional techniques, and experimental forms. Furthermore, the paper investigates how these artistic developments have extended the genre’s reach into music education, cultural identity formation, and the broader music industry. By situating Chinese art songs within both national and global frameworks, the study underscores their role as dynamic agents in cultural transmission and industry innovation.