TECHNIQUE EXPRESSION AND INNOVATION OF METALLIC COLOR IN CHINESE CONTEMPORARY PAINTING : A CASE STUDY OF CHINESE PAINTING BY CHINESE ARTIST BETWEEN 1990 TO 2023

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the technical expression and innovation of metallic colors in Chinese paintings, as well as the aesthetic interest and cultural connotation presented by the works. By analyzing traditional Chinese paintings that use metallic colors and selected works of four well-known contemporary artists—whose works have have been selected, awarded, or collected by art museums--- this study explores the background of the creation of the artists' works, their artistic characteristics, ideology, and the reasons for the use of metallic colors in their works. Data were collecyed through literature analysis and interviews with three artists, four university teachers, one curator, one doctoral student and one university student. The results of the study show that contemporary Chinese artists actively explore the use of metallic colors in their creations, not only as an important part of their works, but also as anartistic language to express the uniqueness of their artworks. The innovation in the use of metallic color in the works is based on the integration of Chinese and foreign painting languages with the unique cultural connotation and aesthetic interest of China.

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