长 春 工 业 大 学毕 业 论 文论文题目 Influences of Bruce Lee On Chinese and American Cultures 浅析李小龙对中美文化的影响 学生姓名 学位层次 学 士 院 系 外 语 专 业 英 语 指导教师 完成日期 2012年6月ContentsAbstract.1Abstract (Chinese).2I. Introduction.3II. Major Contributions of Bruce Lee4III. Influence of Bruce Lee on Chinese and American Cultures.53.1 Influence on Movie5 3.1.1 Influence on Kong Fu movie.53.1.2 Influence on movie industry.63.2 Influence on Fitness.73.2.1 Influence on nutrition.73.2.2 Influence on body-building.93.3 Influence on Mixed Martial Arts.93.4 Influence on Philosophy.10IV. Evaluation of Bruce Lees Influences.114.1 Setting Iconic Image.114.2 Establishing Patriotism.12 4.3 Encouraging the Descendants of the Dragon in the World.12 V. Conclusion.13Reference.14 AbstractBruce Lee, Martial Arts instructor, propelled the revolution of Martial Arts and developed the Kong Fu movie. Through Bruce Lees great contribution, this Paper demonstrates the influences of Bruce Lee on American and Chinese culture. The influences are introduced in many aspects, including movie, movie industry, nutrition, body-building, martial arts and philosophy. Bruce Lee has made great contribution to the improvement of Chinese image in the world, even to the whole world of yellow race. Without doubt, the image of Asian people is improved because of the success of Bruce Lee. Today, millions of people around the world are still encouraged by him. Bruce Lee was one of the most influential persons to the Pop culture in America and China in the 20th century. Key words: Bruce Lee; influence; culture; movie; martial arts摘要一代武术宗师李小龙，革命性地推动了世界武术和功夫电影的发展。本文通过李小龙的不朽贡献，揭示了李小龙对中美两国文化的影响。这种影响力是通过他对电影、电影工业、营养学、健身、武术、哲学等方面的深刻改变所展示出来的。李小龙通过个人的成功提升了中国人在世界上的良好形象，同时也让所有华人和黄种人形象得到提升，今天，世界上仍然有成百上千万的人被他不断激励着，他是当之无愧的二十世纪对中美流行文化最具影响力的中国人之一。关键词：李小龙；影响；文化；电影；武术Influences of Bruce Lee On Chinese and American CulturesI. IntroductionMore than 100 years ago, America invaded China by forces together with other countries, which is the first contact of China with the foreigners formally and deeply. After that, the Qing Dynasty singed many treaties with America. China suffered a lot from these unfair treaties. Stupid and conservative, Chinese people were looked down by America then. At that time, Chinese people only know feudalism. They did not know modern technology and popular culture. In most Americans eyes, Chinese people are the images of long braid, black glasses and yellow teeth.Before Bruce Lee set his iconic image into the hearts and minds of the American people, the general public had a different view of what an Asian person looked liked and acted like. The most classic example of this would have to be the portrayal of Mr.Yunioshi in Breakfast at Tiffanys. Mickey Rooney was the white actor who dressed up as the “typical” Asian with protruding buck teeth, squinty eyes, and large framed glasses. He acted as Americans believed most Asians acted in that they were dumb and careless (Breakfast at Tiffanys). Bruce Lee brought about a new perspective through his portrayal of a warrior that showed no fear in the face of tremendous odds. In all his movies, Lee acted as a cocky and compassionate fighter who fought for justice. The handsome features that Lee possessed changed the conventional appearance that Americans used to portray Asians. The fact that Lees image lived on for decades onwards showed that Asians had become more integrated into American society. Lee paved the way for future Asian martial artists such as Jackie Chan and Jet Li who wanted to take part in the American movie industry.II. Major Contributions of Bruce Lee Bruce Lee (born Lee Jun-fan; November27, 1940July 20, 1973) was a Chinese American Hong Kong actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement. He is widely considered by many commentators, critics, media and other martial artists to be the most influential martial artist of the 20th century, and one of the biggest pop culture icons. He is often credited with changing the way Asians were presented in American films.Lee was born in San Francisco to parents of Hong Kong heritage but was raised in Hong Kong until his late teens. Lee returned to the United States at the age of 18 to claim his U.S.