Summary:
This paper explores the flattened language of contemporary figurative oil painting, aiming to analyze its innovative characteristics and expressions. Firstly, the concept of flattened language and its importance in contemporary art are introduced, and then the influence and function of flattened language on figurative oil painting are discussed, including abstraction and simplification, emotional expression, audience participation and socio-cultural reflection.
I. Introduction
With the continuous changes in society and the integration of cultural diversity, the field of contemporary art presents unprecedented diversity and openness. In this context, oil painting, as a traditional and dynamic art form, is constantly exploring and innovating. As one of the mainstream traditions of oil painting, figurative oil painting has always received widespread attention and popularity. However, with the development of the times, the traditional figurative oil painting language gradually showed its limitations, and artists began to explore new ways of expression to meet the aesthetic needs and ideological pursuits of contemporary society.
II. Theoretical Foundations of Planarized Languages
A. Reflection and Criticism of Traditional Figurative Oil Painting
Traditional figurative oil painting has accumulated rich experience and skills in the long-term development process, but there are also some limitations and problems. First of all, traditional figurative oil painting pays too much attention to the true representation of objective reality, resulting in the lack of individuality and uniqueness of the works, and the artist's creation is constrained and restricted.
Secondly, traditional figurative oil painting is relatively traditional in terms of expression, and lacks innovation and breakthrough in formal language, which is easy to cause aesthetic fatigue to the audience. In addition, the conceptual shackles of traditional figurative oil painting also limit the artist's expression of emotions and thoughts, making the works appear relatively dull and rigid. Therefore, reflecting on and criticizing traditional figurative oil painting has become an inevitable choice for the development of contemporary art.
B. The evolution and development of the concept of flat language
The concept of flattened language originated from the reflection and critique of traditional figurative oil painting, and its development can be traced back to the modernist movement in the early 20th century. Modernist artists tried to challenge traditional notions of art through simplification and abstraction, and pursued the unity of form and meaning.
For example, artists such as Picasso and Champagne have made extensive use of abstract geometric shapes and simplified lines in their works to achieve a deeper expression of the objective world. With the change of the times, flattening language has gradually become a mainstream trend in contemporary art, and artists have begun to apply flattening techniques to figurative oil paintings to achieve a more free and profound expression of form and color.
C. The relationship between flat language and contemporary art trends
There is a close relationship between the flat language and the trend of contemporary art, and its continuous development and transformation reflect the pluralism and openness of contemporary society and culture. First of all, the flat language has injected new vitality and creativity into contemporary art, and promoted the diversification and enrichment of artistic expressions. Secondly, the flat language and the trend of contemporary art are blended and borrowed from each other, forming an open and inclusive artistic atmosphere.
For example, in contemporary exhibitions and art events, we can often see works with flat characteristics combined with other art forms to form a rich and colorful art landscape. Finally, the emergence of flat language has also led to the transformation and renewal of the aesthetic concept of contemporary art, and stimulated the audience's thinking and exploration of art.
III. Visual Characteristics of Flat Language
A. Abstraction and refinement of the pictographic form of objects
One of the forms of flattening language in figurative oil painting is the abstraction and purification of the image of objects. Traditional figurative oil painting usually pursues an accurate representation of the objective world, but the flat language simplifies the complex and complex images through simplification and abstraction, removes unnecessary details and decorations, and highlights the basic characteristics and structure of the form.
For example, when depicting a figure, the artist may retain only the outline and main features of the figure, removing the details of the muscles and the richness of the expression, making the figure more concise and abstract. This simplification and refinement of form not only makes the work more modern and fashionable, but also makes it easier for the audience to grasp the theme and connotation of the work, so as to understand the artist's creative intention more deeply.
B. Simplification and symbolization of color
In addition to the abstraction and refinement of shapes, the flat language also simplifies and symbolizes the use of color. Traditional figurative oil painting often pursues the true reproduction of color, and strives to achieve the delicate and three-dimensional expression of light and shadow effects, but the flat language simplifies the complex color through simplification and symbolic techniques, highlighting the emotional expression and symbolic meaning of the color.
For example, when depicting natural landscapes, artists may use bold and simple color blocks and contrasting color combinations to emphasize the magnificence and mystery of natural landscapes, while also expressing awe and admiration for nature. This simplification and symbolization of color not only enhances the visual impact and expressiveness of the work, but also makes it easier for the audience to resonate and emotionally resonate, thus deepening their understanding and appreciation of the work.
C. Compression and deformation of the sense of space
The flattened language is also compressed and deformed in the expression of the sense of space. Traditional figurative oil painting usually pursues the perspective and depth of space, and creates a sense of three-dimensionality and distance in space through linear perspective and chiaroscuro, but the flattening language reduces the perception of space to the interlacing and superposition of form and color through the technique of compression and deformation.
For example, when depicting an urban landscape, the artist may compress and distort the building to create a unique sense of space and atmosphere, while also expressing an understanding of the complexity and diversity of urban life. This compression and deformation of the sense of space not only makes the work more modern and avant-garde, but also makes it easier for the audience to immerse themselves in it and experience the artist's unique interpretation and expression of space.
IV. Artistic practice of flattening language
A. Analysis of the works of famous artists
In contemporary figurative oil painting, many famous artists have created through the use of flat language, presenting a series of works full of modernity and individuality to the audience.
1. Pablo Picasso(巴勃罗·毕加索)
Pablo Picasso was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, and his practice of flattening language in the field of figurative oil painting was particularly prominent. For example, in his work Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, he expresses a unique interpretation and emotional expression of the female figure through the simplification of the figure and the use of bold color contrasts.
2. David Hockney(大·霍克尼)
David Hockney is one of the leading figures in contemporary British art, and his work is characterized by flat language, variety of forms and rich content. For example, his work "Pool and House" presents a unique observation and expression of modern urban life by simplifying the form of buildings and water surfaces, and using bright colors.
B. Techniques and expressions of flat language
In the artistic practice of figurative oil painting, a series of technical techniques and expressions are often used to achieve the effects of simplification, abstraction and symbolism.
1. Simplified lines
Artists often use simplified lines to remove unnecessary details and highlight the basic form and structure of the image. This simplification of lines can make the work more concise and clear, and at the same time enhance the decorative and expressive power of the work.
2. Color contrast
Flat language often pays attention to contrast in the use of color, and enhances the visual impact and expressiveness of the work through vivid color matching and chiaroscuro. Artists often use bold color combinations to highlight the themes and emotional expressions of their works.
3. Space compression
The flattening language often simplifies the three-dimensional space into a two-dimensional plane through the technique of spatial compression, enhancing the decoration and expressiveness of the work. The artist often uses perspective distortion and spatial superposition to create a unique sense of space and atmosphere.
C. Examples of the application of flattened language in figurative oil painting
The application cases of flattened language in figurative oil painting are rich and diverse, covering various fields such as portraiture, landscape depiction, and still life sketching.
1. Portraits
Many artists use flat language to depict portraits, expressing their understanding and expression of the inner world and emotional state of the characters by simplifying the figures and highlighting their features. For example, Takashi Murakami's work "The Girl in the World of Flowers" expresses the beauty of youthful vitality and vitality by simplifying the characters and using rich colors.
2. Landscape depiction
Flattened language is also often applied to the field of landscape depiction, which expresses praise and emotional expression of natural landscapes by simplifying the image of the scenery and highlighting the color contrast. For example, Harvey Riley's "Dreamy Landscape" expresses a sense of awe and admiration for nature by simplifying the image of the landscape and using bright colors.
3. Still Life Sketches
Flat language is also often used in the field of still life sketching, which expresses the observation and understanding of the details of life by simplifying the form of objects and highlighting color contrasts. For example, Paul Cézanne's "Fruit and Bottle" expresses the pursuit of the ordinary beauty of everyday life by simplifying the image of the fruit and the bottle and highlighting the contrast of colors.
V. The Influence of Flattened Language on Artistic Creation
A. Artists' creative attitudes and stylistic changes
The flattened language has had a profound impact on the artist's creative attitude and style. In the past, artists often pursued realism, trying to show the realism and three-dimensionality of objects through detailed depictions. However, with the development of society and technology, people's needs for artistic expression have also changed. The emergence of flat language has made artists pay more attention to the simplification of form and color, and pursue more abstract expression of emotions and inner world.
For example, the transition from Picasso's Cubism to Abstract Expressionism can clearly see the influence of flat language on the artist's creative attitude. Artists began to be more daring to experiment with new forms of expression, paying more attention to individuality and uniqueness, thus presenting a diverse and enriched artistic style.
B. The audience's understanding and reaction to the work
The flat language makes the artwork more abstract and symbolic, which poses a new challenge to the audience's understanding and reaction to the work. Traditional realist works are often intuitive and easy to understand, and the audience can understand the content of the work through the cognition of the object. However, works under flat language often require deeper interpretation and experience from the audience.
The audience needs to perceive and associate elements such as colors, lines, and forms to understand the emotions and meanings contained in the work. This more open and pluralistic way of understanding makes the interaction between the audience and the work richer and more profound. The audience is also more inclined to start from a personal point of view, giving the work more imagination and emotional resonance.
C. Sociocultural significance of flattened language
The emergence of flat language not only affects artistic creation and audience experience, but also has important social and cultural significance. First of all, the flat language breaks through the traditional artistic concepts and forms of expression, and provides new ideas and possibilities for artistic innovation and development. Secondly, flat language emphasizes simplification and abstraction, which is in line with the fast-paced lifestyle of modern society and can resonate with the audience.
Thirdly, the expression of flat language is more direct and infectious, which can better convey the artist's emotions and thoughts, and arouse the audience's thinking and resonance. Finally, the popularity of flat language also reflects the pursuit of simplicity and pragmatism in contemporary society, and reflects the changes in social culture and the embodiment of the spirit of the times.
VI. Conclusion
In contemporary figurative oil painting, flat language, as an important innovative mode of expression, has the following significant characteristics and functions:
Abstraction and simplification: The flat language emphasizes the simplification of form and color, making the work more abstract, thus breaking through the shackles of traditional realism and giving the artist more creative space.
Expression of emotions and inner world: Through the simplification of forms and the use of color, flat language can more intuitively express the artist's inner emotions and thoughts about the world, making the works more personalized and expressive.
Audience participation and experience: Flat language makes the work more symbolic and open, requiring the audience to interpret and experience at a deeper level, thus promoting the interaction and communication between the audience and the work, making the art more vivid and rich.
Reflecting social and cultural changes: The popularity of flat language reflects the pursuit of simplicity and pragmatism in contemporary society, and reflects the social and cultural changes and the embodiment of the spirit of the times.
Author: Lu Xilin
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