Summary:
This paper explores the innovation and development of contemporary new gongbi painting on the basis of traditional classical painting. Firstly, the origin and development background of the new gongbi painting was introduced, and its technique inheritance and innovative practice on the basis of traditional gongbi painting were expounded. Secondly, this paper analyzes the reinterpretation and expansion of the formal language and meaning connotation of the new gongbi painting, and discusses its value and significance in the contemporary social and aesthetic fields.
I. Introduction
As an important part of Chinese culture, traditional Chinese classic painting carries rich historical, cultural and aesthetic connotations, and is of great significance to Chinese art history and cultural inheritance. However, with the changes of the times and the development of society, traditional classic painting is facing new challenges and opportunities in modern society. In this context, contemporary new gongbi painting, as an art form that integrates tradition and modernity, has become an important way to reconstruct and re-examine traditional classic painting.
II. The Value and Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Classical Painting
A. The history and cultural heritage of classical painting
Traditional Chinese classic painting has a long history, rich cultural connotation, and carries the essence of the 5,000-year-old civilization of the Chinese nation. Since ancient times, Chinese painting has been a highly cultural art form, which is not only an important part of Chinese cultural tradition, but also a treasure of Chinese art. From ancient murals, Feibai paintings of the Sui and Tang dynasties, Gongbi flowers and birds of the Song Dynasty, landscape paintings of the Yuan and Ming dynasties to figure paintings of the Qing Dynasty, traditional Chinese classic paintings have evolved and developed in different historical periods, forming unique artistic styles and aesthetic concepts.
Traditional Chinese classic paintings have carried rich cultural connotations in history, reflecting the politics, economy, culture and ideas of ancient Chinese society. For example, the landscape paintings of the Song Dynasty embody the noble feelings and reverence for nature of the ancient Chinese literati, while the figure paintings of the Ming and Qing dynasties show the social outlook and the life attitude of the literati at that time. These traditional paintings not only have high artistic value, but also are vivid expressions of Chinese cultural traditions, which have had a profound impact on later generations of artists and audiences.
B. The artistic characteristics and aesthetic concepts of traditional painting
Traditional Chinese classic painting has unique artistic characteristics and aesthetic concepts, which are mainly manifested in the following aspects:
Artistic conception of brush and ink: Traditional Chinese painting focuses on the use of brush and ink and the creation of artistic conception. Through the depth of ink, the thickness of the brush and ink, the straightness of the lines and other techniques, the charm and artistic conception of the natural scenery are expressed, and the artistic realm of writing the gods with forms is achieved.
Artistic conception detachment: Traditional painting pursues artistic conception detachment, emphasizing the intention of the pen first. Through the expression of artistic conception and the expression of emotions, the artist transcends the objective form to reach the realm of tranquility and nature, and guides the viewer into the beautiful realm of the soul.
Both form and spirit: Traditional Chinese painting pays attention to both form and spirit, that is, while depicting objects and images, more attention is paid to expressing their inner spiritual realm and meaning. Through the shaping of images and the use of expressive techniques, the artist's works are not only realistic and expressive, but also rich in symbolic and abstract meanings.
Appreciation of elegance and vulgarity: Traditional painting focuses on the appreciation of elegance and vulgarity, including elegant literati paintings and folk paintings of ordinary people, which meet the viewing needs of different classes and cultural backgrounds. Whether it is a literati or an ordinary person, they can find resonance and enjoyment in traditional paintings.
III. The Rise and Development of New Gongbi Painting
A. The Concept and Characteristics of New Gongbi Painting
New Gongbi Painting is a contemporary art form developed on the basis of traditional Gongbi flower and bird painting, which integrates the exquisite skills of traditional Gongbi painting and the innovative concept of contemporary art. Key features include:
Inheritance of traditional skills: The new gongbi painting continues the exquisite skills of traditional gongbi flower and bird painting in terms of technique, focusing on the use of brush and ink, the outline of lines and the matching of colors. Through the inheritance and development of traditional skills, the artist has shown superb painting skills and unique artistic charm.
Innovative forms of expression: New Gongbi painting is more innovative in terms of expression, and artists often reconstruct and reconstruct traditional themes and techniques to endow their works with more contemporary connotation and aesthetic value. For example, traditional flower and bird paintings can be combined with modern elements to create a more contemporary and personalized piece.
Aesthetic concept update: The new gongbi painting is different from the traditional aesthetic concept, and pays more attention to personalized expression and the artist's emotional experience. Through reflection on personal emotions, life experiences and social realities, the artist creates works full of emotional resonance and depth of connotation, leading the viewer into the realm of thinking and understanding.
Diverse themes and styles: The themes and styles of the new gongbi paintings are very rich and diverse, including traditional flower and bird paintings, landscape paintings, as well as works of different styles such as abstract expressionism and realism. Artists can choose different themes and styles to express according to their own creative concepts and aesthetic pursuits, presenting a diversified art form.
B. Artistic practice and innovation of contemporary new gongbi painting
Contemporary New Gongbi Painting presents the following characteristics in terms of artistic practice and innovation:
Diversified creative techniques: The artists have used a variety of different techniques and techniques in the creation of new gongbi paintings, such as ink rendering, oil paint, line sketching, etc., so that the works present rich layers and textures. This diversified creative technique not only enriches the expression of the works, but also expands the artistic boundaries of new gongbi painting.
Expansion of subject matter and connotation: Compared with traditional Gongbi flower and bird painting, the subject matter and connotation of contemporary new Gongbi painting are more extensive and rich. The artists not only depict traditional natural scenes and objects, but also pay attention to contemporary social reality and humanistic emotions, and express their perception of life and thinking about the world through their works.
Innovative practice of cross-border integration: Contemporary new gongbi painting has been extensively integrated with other art forms, such as photography, sculpture, installation art, etc., to create more experimental and avant-garde artworks. This cross-border integration not only promotes the exchange and collision between different art forms, but also enriches the creative connotation and artistic expression of new gongbi painting.
International vision and communication platform: With the acceleration of globalization, contemporary new gongbi painting has gradually emerged on the international stage, and artists have actively participated in international art exhibitions and exchange activities, expanding their international vision and exchange platform. This kind of international exchange and cooperation is not only conducive to the promotion and dissemination of new gongbi painting in the international art market, but also promotes the dialogue and exchange between traditional Chinese painting culture and art forms from all over the world.
IV. The appropriation and deconstruction of elements of classic painting in the new gongbi
A. Appropriation of elements: the reorganization of traditional themes and compositional elements
In the new Gongbi paintings, the artists reorganize and appropriate traditional themes and compositional elements to give their works more modern connotations and personalized expressions, presenting a rich and colorful artistic style. It is mainly manifested in the following aspects:
Diversification and Contemporary Themes: The artists in the new Gongbi paintings are no longer limited to traditional subjects such as flowers and birds, landscapes, etc., but introduce a wider range of life scenes and social realities into their works, such as urban landscapes, portraits, daily life, etc. Through the appropriation of contemporary themes, the work is more contemporary and realistic.
Recombination of compositional elements: Artists have also made bold attempts and innovations in composition, not sticking to the traditional symmetrical and balanced composition, but breaking the shackles of traditional composition through irregular layout and multi-angle perspectives, giving the works more layers and tension.
Reconstruction of Symbols and Symbols: Symbols and symbols in traditional painting have been reinterpreted and reconstructed in New Gongbi Painting. Through the reinterpretation of traditional symbols and the introduction of contemporary symbols, the artists give their works a deeper connotation and rich symbolic meaning, so that the works have a stronger aesthetic appeal and ideological connotation.
Cross-border integration of cultural elements: New Gongbi painting often integrates elements from different cultures, such as Western literature, philosophy, art, etc., in the selection of themes and composition design, forming a dialogue and integration with traditional Chinese painting. This cross-cultural integration not only expands the cultural connotation of the work, but also enriches the viewer's aesthetic experience.
B. Element deconstruction: re-examination and reconstruction of traditional elements such as lines, colors, and forms
In the new Gongbi paintings, the artists re-examine and reconstruct the traditional elements, and through the deconstruction and recombination of lines, colors, forms and other elements, the works are endowed with more contemporary flavor and personalized expression:
Deconstruction and reconstruction of lines: The lines in traditional gongbi painting are often delicate and regular, while in new gongbi painting, artists often deconstruct the lines by breaking the brush, subverting, and intermittently, making them more dynamic and expressive. The reconstruction of lines no longer pursues the perfect brushwork technique, but pays more attention to the vividness and expressiveness of the lines, so as to highlight the individuality and emotional resonance of the works.
Recombination and rendering of colors: In the use of color, Xingongbi painting is often boldly recombined and rendered, no longer limited by the traditional chiaroscuro and color saturation, but through the superposition, layering, transition and other processing methods of color, to create a more colorful and tense color effect, making the work more modern and aesthetic.
Reinterpretation and transformation of form: The form in traditional gongbi painting is often regular and static, while in new gongbi painting, artists give the works more dynamic and change through the reinterpretation and transformation of form. The reinterpretation of the form is not only reflected in the performance of the object, but also in the treatment of space and the design of the composition, so that the work presents a richer and three-dimensional visual effect.
V. Borrowing and Transformation of Symbols
A. The meaning and symbolism of traditional symbols
Symbols and symbols in traditional Chinese painting have profound historical and cultural connotations, and often carry rich meanings and symbols. These symbols are not only decorative elements in works of art, but also the embodiment and inheritance of traditional Chinese culture, philosophical ideas and aesthetic concepts.
Pine and bamboo plum: Known as the "Three Friends of the Cold", the pine and bamboo plum symbolizes perseverance, noble character and eternal qualities. The pine tree symbolizes steadfastness and undaunted cold, the bamboo tree symbolizes noble character and straightness, and the plum blossom symbolizes tenacity and arrogance in the bitter cold.
Yongwu: Yongwu in traditional Chinese painting is often based on the images of the natural world such as flowers, birds, fish and insects, and expresses the awe of nature, the praise of life and the love of life through the depiction and expression of objects. In Chinese culture, yongwu is often associated with auspiciousness and symbolism, and has become a symbol of people's prayers for happiness, auspiciousness, and good fortune.
Dragon and Phoenix: The dragon and phoenix are important symbols in traditional Chinese culture, representing imperial power and feminine beauty, respectively. The dragon symbolizes power and majesty and is the supreme symbol of traditional Chinese culture, while the phoenix symbolizes auspiciousness, beauty and happiness, and is an auspicious bird in traditional Chinese culture.
B. Symbol borrowing and transformation: reconception and re-expression of traditional symbols
In contemporary new gongbi painting, artists re-conceive and re-express traditional symbols, giving these symbols more contemporary connotations and personalized expressions.
Reinterpretation of Songzhumei: In Xingongbi painting, Songzhumei is no longer limited to traditional images and symbolisms, but is often combined with modern life and social reality, such as integrating Songzhumei with urban landscapes, modern architecture and other elements to express thoughts and perceptions of urbanization and modern life.
Modern Interpretation of Yongwu: Yongwu in Xingongbi painting is often no longer limited to traditional natural images such as flowers, birds, fish and insects, but introduces a wider range of life scenes and objects into the works, such as the daily scenes of the streets and alleys, the flora and fauna in the city, etc., in order to show the diversity and richness of contemporary life.
Contemporary interpretation of the dragon and phoenix: In the new gongbi paintings, the dragon and phoenix are often endowed with new symbolic meanings and aesthetic connotations, such as associating the dragon and phoenix with contemporary figures and current events, in order to express concern and reflection on contemporary society and the humanistic spirit.
VI. Inheritance of tradition and innovative concepts in New Gongbi Painting
A. Inheritance: the inheritance and development of traditional techniques and spirits
In terms of the inheritance and development of traditional techniques and spirits, Xingongbi painting adheres to the essence of ancient Chinese painting traditions, and at the same time innovates and develops at the technical and spiritual levels to meet the needs of contemporary society and aesthetics.
Inheritance of traditional techniques: The new gongbi painting inherits the gongbi techniques in traditional Chinese painting, including line drawing, striage and pointillism, which focus on delicate depiction and exquisite skills, so that the works have a high degree of realism and artistry.
Inheritance of spiritual connotation: In terms of spiritual connotation, Xingongbi painting inherits the spirit of traditional Chinese painting of advocating nature, paying attention to aesthetic taste, emphasizing artistic conception and charm, and shows profound cultural heritage and aesthetic taste through the observation and performance of natural and humanistic scenes.
Development and innovation of techniques: On the basis of traditional techniques, the new gongbi painting has carried out the development and innovation of techniques, such as combining the perspective and light and shadow effects of Western painting techniques to strengthen the sense of space and three-dimensionality of the picture, and at the same time introducing digital painting technology and computer-aided design to make the painting process more efficient and accurate.
Expansion and enrichment of spiritual connotation: On the basis of the traditional spirit, Xingongbi painting continues to expand and enrich the connotation of the works, incorporating contemporary social and humanistic themes, such as the concern and expression of environmental protection, cultural diversity, human nature and emotion, etc., making the works more contemporary and universal value.
B. Innovation: Reinterpretation and expansion of traditional painting forms and meanings
In terms of reinterpreting and expanding the form and meaning of traditional painting, New Gongbi Painting continues to explore and innovate, giving traditional painting new forms of expression and meaning.
Reinterpretation of form: New Gongbi painting reinterprets the formal language of traditional painting, breaks the traditional subject matter and composition mode, and pays attention to the diversity and individualization of expression, such as the use of modernist and postmodernist expression techniques, making the works more contemporary and artistic.
Expansion and deepening of meaning: New Gongbi painting expands and deepens the meaning of traditional painting, not only focusing on the aesthetic value of the work itself, but also paying more attention to the cultural connotation and social significance behind the work, such as the exploration and expression of traditional Chinese culture, historical stories, social reality and other issues, so that the work has a wider social influence and cultural identity.
Cross-border integration and innovative practice: Through cross-border integration with other art forms and disciplines, Xingongbi painting has carried out innovative practice and exploration, such as joint creation with literature, music, dance and other art forms, as well as cross-border cooperation with science and technology, design and other disciplines, injecting new vitality and creativity into traditional painting.
In the reinterpretation and expansion of the form and meaning of traditional painting, the new gongbi painting not only inherits the essence of traditional Chinese painting, but also gives traditional painting a new connotation and vitality of the times, and makes a positive contribution to the inheritance and innovation of traditional Chinese culture.
Author: Lu Xilin
Bibliography:
Research on New Gongbi Painting
Essays on Chinese New Gongbi Painting
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