Abstract: Ingmar Bergman：An Image Poet Nurtured by the
Inspired by the western cultural ideal of a perfect balance of the Hellenic and Hebraic traditions, Ingmar Bergman has explored a series of intensely religious and metaphysical themes in his films and developed a set of incomparably rich interpretations with his remarkable use of the language of images. For a deeper understanding of his works, it's necessary to adopt a broader cultural perspective and be aware of the cultural traditions of Hellenism and Hebraism that have both influenced Ingmar Bergman. As an artist who enjoyed a happy childhood and famously "based all creations on childhood impressions", Ingmar Bergman has been receptive to various cultural traditions and is highly eclectic in his art. Moving beyond the Christian concept of "sin and punishment", he strives to integrate "consciousness" with "conscience", and "knowing" with "doing" with a view to unifying life and art and combing reason and faith for a common goal. For the development of individual soul, Bergman embraces the existentialist stance and advocates a proper fusion of the Hellenic and the Hebraic in a person. His films, stylistically described as "excitement in serenity", bring together the aesthetic and the religious, the artistic and the sacred in a state of harmonious interaction.

Key words: Ingmar Bergman, the Hellenic and the Hebraic, integration