A STUDY OF DEVELOPMENT OF VISUAL LANGUAGE IN CHINESE INK WASH PAINTING FROM TRADITIONAL PAINTING TO CONTEMPORARY PAINTING

Abstract

This study explores the visual language characteristics of traditional Chinese ink painting and contemporary ink painting, as well as their development trends in the context of globalization and modern artistic movements. The research sample included 30 traditional ink paintings from six periods spanning from the Sui and Tang Dynasties to the modern era, along with interviews with 8 contemporary ink painting artists and 2 art critics. The study adopted a literature review and semi-structured interviews for data collection, and employed iconographic analysis and thematic analysis for data interpretation. The research findings are as follows:1. The visual language of traditional ink painting centers on brushwork, composition, and aesthetics, pursuing the artistic ideal of "harmony between form and spirit". It is deeply influenced by Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist philosophies, resulting in a unique system of artistic expression.2.The visual language of contemporary ink painting has undergone significant transformation, featuring more diverse themes and compositions, as well as the integration of modern artistic elements into brushwork techniques.3.Gombrich's "Schema and Correction" theory provides a systematic analytical framework for the evolution of the visual language of ink painting.

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