1、 Introduction

Andrei Tarkovsky was a famous Soviet film director in the 20th century, whose works had a profound impact with unique aesthetics and profound cultural themes. Andrei Rublev "is a symbol of the maturity of Tashi's film artistic thought, praised by Bergman as the" best film ". Tashi believed that art can almost be said to be religious, with the mission of defeating cruel truth for noble spiritual activities. Andrei Rublev "tells the artistic career of the 15th century ancient Russian icon painter Andrei Rublev, showcasing the expression and meaning of icon elements in Tashi's works, and providing ideas for understanding Tashi's artistic ideas.

2、 Witness of the People: When the Statue and the Figures Face to Face

In Eastern Orthodoxy, icons are not only objects of religious prayer, but also sacred images that purify and enhance thoughts and emotions. Iconoclastic art originated in ancient Rome, matured in Byzantium, and later developed in Russia. Andrei Rublev is a representative figure of Russian icon art, and his work "The Holy Trinity" is an immortal work. The Eastern Orthodox icons have the significance of doctrine, redemption theory, and religious mystical experience, embodying the doctrine of incarnation and revealing the salvation of the world in the future. As witnesses, icons play a role in disciplining, soothing, and guiding the people, and have had a profound impact on Russian literature and art.

3、 The Art of Redemption: Saint George's Dragon Slaying Statue and Mental Dilemma

In the movie 'Andrei Rublev', Rublev and his mentor Feofan have a disagreement over the objects of artistic service, and Rublev is confused about the judgment of God and the faith of the people. The movie concretizes Rublev's spiritual dilemma through the statue of Saint George slaying the dragon, reflecting his confusion about faith and exploration of artistic redemption. The statue of Saint George slaying the dragon appears multiple times in the movie, symbolizing the crisis and return of the Rublev faith. Tarkovsky regarded St. George as an ideal model for artists who pursued freedom in their own freedom and suffered for their faith. The image of St. George reflects Tarkovsky's understanding of the essence of artistic creation and his contemplation of artistic freedom.

4、 Symbols of Love and Sacrifice Spirit: The Reproduction of the Holy Trinity in the Pilgrimage Journey

Rublev's' The Holy Trinity 'appears as the only color image in Tarkovsky's film' Andrei Rublev ', symbolizing love, unity, and devotion. The painting depicts the story of three angels of God visiting Abraham and Sarah in the Old Testament, but Rublev's version omits Abraham and Isaac and instead emphasizes the three angels representing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Rublev's painting technique allegorically extracts the story, highlights the doctrinal aspect, and draws the viewer's attention to the angels. The painting embodies the essence of the Russian Orthodox Church, reflecting Saint Sergi's Trinitarian philosophy, symbolizing unity in Christian life and the eternal calling of the Russian Orthodox nation.

5、 Conclusion

Tarkovsky explored the mission of artists in "Andrei Rublev", believing that artists should observe the world like the iconographer Rublev and convey contemplation and hope through their works. He emphasized that art should help people find new homes and spiritual foundations in times of spiritual crisis. In Tashi's films and literary creations, his artistic and religious views have been continuously improved. He believes that art should witness the present and guide people to think about deeper issues. Artists should use their works to confront spiritual crises and achieve self redemption. The responsibility of an artist is to inspire people to cope with crises, maintain faith and hope.