Discussion on the Space Field of Human Face Rock Art——Taking the Space Field of Human Face Rock Art of Helan Mountain as An Example

Gou Aiping

Abstract:Through cultural production and cultural consumption,human beings change and enrich their own spiritual world,creating brilliant and colorful rock arts.In the process of adapting to the changes of the environment,ethnic groups living in different periods keep moving forward through the integration and interaction of culture and behavior,relying on and influencing the environment,respecting and shaping the environment.Ecological environment is not only the natural support for the formation of human face rock arts,but also the image carrier,spiritual metaphor and cultural representation of human face rock arts.The belief of the three sacred elements of mountains,rocks and water has been there since ancient times.Therefore,the space field attached to the human face rock arts presents a strong sacred attribute --sacred space.

Key words:Human face rock art;Helan Mountain;Space field