Summary:
The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between emotional expression and irrational expression in painting art and its expression in works. Firstly, the concepts and characteristics of emotional expression and irrational expression are introduced, and then their application in painting creation is analyzed, and the relationship and complementarity between the two are discussed. Then, through the case analysis of classic and modern paintings, the specific embodiment of emotional expression and irrational expression in the works is expounded, and its influence on the viewer's emotional resonance and aesthetic experience is discussed.
I. Introduction
In artistic creation, emotional expression and irrational expression have always been the subject of much attention. As an important art form, painting not only carries the artist's personal emotions and aesthetic pursuits, but also reflects the socio-cultural and historical background of the time. With the development of modern society, people are more and more interested in emotional expression and the meaning behind artworks, so it is of great theoretical and practical significance to deeply explore the emotional expression and irrational expression in painting.
II. Definitions and Theoretical Framework
A. Definition of the concepts of "irrational performance" and "rational expression".
In the art of painting, irrational expression and rational expression are two different creative methods and forms of expression, and there are obvious differences in their expression, aesthetic orientation and meaning connotation.
First of all, irrational expression can be understood as the artist's inner world and mental state are not limited by rational thinking and logic in the creative process, and through the expression of intuition, feelings and emotions. This mode of expression emphasizes the artist's personal subjective feelings and emotional experience, and pursues emotional authenticity and intuitiveness, rather than being confined to the form and structure of objective things. Irrational manifestations are often manifested as emotional outbursts and impulsive outpourings, with strong personalized and emotional characteristics, and more attention is paid to emotional resonance and conceptual shock.
On the other hand, rational expression focuses more on the objective depiction and rational analysis of objective things, emphasizing the accuracy of the structure, form and proportion of the work. Artists tend to follow traditional painting norms and techniques when performing rational expressions, and pay attention to formal perfection and logical coherence, so as to achieve the purpose of objective representation and aesthetic norms. Rational expression pays more attention to rational thinking and logical reasoning, pursues the objectivity and objective authenticity of the work, and emphasizes the observation and understanding of the objective world.
B. The connotation and characteristics of emotional expression in painting
Emotional expression is an important form of expression in painting art, which conveys the artist's inner emotions and emotional experience through visual elements such as color, line, composition, etc., and has the following significant characteristics:
Subjectivity and Individuality: Emotional expression emphasizes the artist's personal emotional experience and inner world, and has strong subjective and personalized characteristics. Each artist has their own unique emotional expression and aesthetic taste, so emotional works often reflect the artist's personal emotional characteristics and artistic style.
Emotional resonance and emotional transmission: Emotionally expressed works can often arouse the deep emotional resonance of the viewer, triggering the emotional resonance and emotional flow of the viewer. The emotions and emotions expressed by the artist through the works can be directly transmitted to the viewer, triggering the viewer's emotional response and emotional experience to the work, resonating and moving.
Variety of forms and freedom of expression: There are various forms of emotional expression, and artists can express their inner emotions and emotions through different painting techniques and styles. Some works may appear as fierce color clashes and intertwined lines, while others may present soft brushstrokes and gentle tones, but they are able to effectively express the artist's inner emotions and moods, regardless of the form.
Aesthetic experience and emotional communication: works expressed emotionally not only have aesthetic value, but also have the function of emotional communication. By appreciating the works, the viewer can not only obtain aesthetic enjoyment, but also resonate with the emotions expressed in the works, carry out emotional communication and emotional communication, so as to enrich their own emotional experience and inner world.
III. "Rational Expression" in Painting
A. Rational Representation in Traditional Painting
The rational expression in traditional painting focuses on the accurate depiction of objective things and the rational construction of structure, and follows strict painting norms and techniques. This kind of expression has a long tradition in the history of painting, and is often embodied in the objective representation and rational analysis of the objective world.
Realism style: Realism is a painting style that focuses on objective authenticity and objective reproduction, and its rational expression is reflected in the accurate depiction and careful observation of objective things. Through the artist's accurate grasp of details such as light and shadow, form, and proportion, the artist's works present a high degree of realism and realism.
Precise Composition and Perspective: In works of rational expression, artists usually use perspective and precise composition to maintain the structure and formal beauty of the work. The perspective method can make the picture show the spatial depth and perspective relationship, so that the viewer can produce a sense of reality and three-dimensionality, and the precise composition can make the picture achieve balance and harmony.
Rational use of color: Although rational expression focuses on the accurate reproduction of objective things, it is also very important for the use of color. Artists usually use the contrast and coordination of colors to enhance the visual effect and expressiveness of their works in rational expression, but they will not exaggerate or deviate from the real color of objective things.
B. Characteristics and Limitations of Rational Performance
The expression of rationality in painting has a series of characteristics, but at the same time it has certain limitations.
Features:
Rational structure: The structure and composition of the work are usually very reasonable, with a clear organizational structure and spatial relationships.
Precise details: The artist has a very accurate grasp of the details of objective things, and can present delicate expressive effects.
Moderation of color: Although rational expression focuses on objective authenticity, the use of color can also reflect the artist's aesthetic sense and expressive skills.
Locality:
Lack of personalization: Since rational performance pays more attention to the accurate representation of objective things, there may be certain deficiencies in the expression of individuality and emotionality.
Limitations of creation: Rational expression often needs to strictly follow the traditional painting norms and techniques, so it may be limited when creating, and it is difficult to break through the traditional constraints.
Lack of emotional expression: Compared with emotional expression, rational expression may appear more calm and objective in terms of emotional expression, and it is difficult to truly express the artist's inner emotions and emotions.
C. Case study of classic rational expression in the history of painting
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa: The Mona Lisa is one of the masterpieces of the Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, whose rational expression is reflected in the accurate depiction and careful observation of the human form. Leonardo da Vinci portrayed the mystery and restraint of the Mona Lisa's smile through precise lines and light and shadow manipulation, giving the work a high degree of realism and realism.
Michelangelo's David: David is one of the masterpieces of the Renaissance artist Michelangelo, whose rational expression is reflected in the precise composition and perspective treatment of the human structure. Michelangelo's accurate grasp of the proportions and muscle structure of the human body created a majestic and handsome image of David, giving the work a sense of strength and momentum.
IV. "Irrational Expressions" in Painting
A. Characteristics and modes of expression of "irrational expression".
Emotional brushstrokes and colors: Irrational expressions often express inner emotions through emotional brushstrokes and colors. Artists may use intense brushstrokes and saturated colors to directly convey the emotional state of the heart, without sticking to the accurate representation of objective things. In this way, the work is often imbued with strong emotional impact and personal expression.
Distortion and exaggeration of form: Irrational representation may distort and exaggerate objective things in form to highlight the intensity and expressiveness of inner emotions. The artist may enlarge or shrink certain elements, change the form or proportion, in order to achieve the purpose of expressing inner emotions, without being bound by objective things.
Abstract expression: Irrational expression often uses abstract expression techniques to express inner feelings and emotions through simplification, deformation or symbolization. In this way, the work is often imaginative and poetic, and the viewer needs to understand and interpret the work through their own feelings and imagination.
B. The relationship between irrational manifestations and stream of consciousness
Irrational manifestations are closely related to the stream of consciousness, which is a fluid, disordered flow of thought that often involves irrational elements such as emotions, memory, and imagination. In painting, the artist can express his inner feelings and emotions through the way of stream of consciousness, while irrational expression is a concrete form of stream of consciousness. Through the flow of stream of consciousness, artists can translate their inner emotions and emotions directly into the expression of brushstrokes and colors, thus creating works with strong personal colors and emotional resonance.
C. Dependence on intuition and sensibility
The expression of irrationality often relies on the artist's intuition and perceptual experience in the creative process. Different from rational expression, irrational expression pays more attention to the artist's inner intuition and feelings, rather than sticking to the accurate representation of objective things. Artists may rely on intuition and sensual guidance to express their inner emotions and emotions through a free and indulgent way of creation, so as to create works with unique charm and personal style.
D. Creative techniques and methods of irrational expression
Emotional Transformation and Release: Artists can transform and release their inner emotions and emotions through painting. In the process of creation, the artist can express his inner feelings and emotions to the fullest, and release his inner depression and irritability with the help of brushstrokes and colors, so as to achieve emotional catharsis and liberation.
Free association of imagery: Irrational expressions often use free association to create works. Artists can express their inner emotions and emotions through casual imagery and images, and express their inner world with the help of combinations of forms and colors, thus creating imaginative and expressive works.
Emotional expressive language: Irrational expressions often use emotional expressive language to convey inner emotions. The artist can express the inner emotional state through intense brushstrokes and saturated colors, and highlight the intensity of emotions through the distortion and exaggeration of forms, so as to create works with a personal style and emotional resonance.
V. Emotional expression and vitality
A. Emotional expression and emotional resonance with the work of art
Emotional expression plays an important role in a work of art, as it can help the viewer to establish an emotional connection with the work. Through emotional brushstrokes, colors and forms, the artist is able to directly convey inner emotions and arouse the deep emotional resonance of the viewer.
Emotional expression makes the artwork more real and vivid, and the viewer can more easily understand and feel the emotions conveyed by the work. When the viewer establishes an emotional connection with the work, they will feel an emotional connection that resonates with the artist, and this connection can deeply touch the viewer's heart and inspire a resonant emotional experience.
For example, Van Gogh's "Starry Night" expresses his inner loneliness and fanatical love of nature through exaggerated colors and emotional brushstrokes. When viewing this work, the viewer may feel Van Gogh's inner loneliness and love for nature, and establish an emotional resonance with him.
B. The influence of irrational expression on the vividness and vitality of paintings
Irrational expressions give paintings greater vividness and vitality. Through emotional brushstrokes and colors, the artist is able to directly express his inner emotions, making the work full of dynamism and vitality.
Irrational expressions often highlight the expressiveness and vividness of works through distortion and exaggeration of form. The artist may zoom in or out of certain elements, altering forms or proportions to accentuate the dynamic and expressive nature of the work. In this way, the works often have a strong visual impact and a personalized expression style, attracting the viewer's attention and making it have a stronger visual experience and emotional resonance.
Picasso's Guernica, for example, expresses anger and sadness at war through distortion and exaggeration of form. The characters in the work are distorted and colorful, giving people a strong visual impact, making the viewer deeply feel the pain and suffering brought about by the war, and making the work full of vitality and dynamic power.
C. Energetic and emotional communication with the viewer
Vitality is a quality given to the work by irrational expression, which makes the work full of vitality and dynamics, attracts the viewer's attention, and arouses the viewer's emotional resonance and communication.
When the viewer establishes an emotional resonance with the work, they will feel an emotional exchange with the work, which can deeply touch the viewer's heart and stimulate a resonant emotional experience. The viewer may understand and interpret the work through their own feelings and imagination, establishing an emotional connection with the artist, and feeling the emotions and emotions conveyed by the work together.
The vitality makes the work more expressive and infectious, which can deeply touch the viewer's heart and stimulate a resonant emotional experience. When the viewer appreciates the work, he or she may have a resonant emotional experience, establish an emotional connection with the work, and feel the emotions and emotions conveyed by the work, so as to produce a deep emotional exchange and resonance.
VI. Conclusion
Painting, as an art form, aims to express the artist's inner emotions and thoughts through color, line and form. Emotional expression and irrational expression are two common expressions, which complement each other in painting, and together construct the emotional atmosphere and expressiveness of the work.
Emotional expression emphasizes the artist's direct expression of inner emotions, and conveys emotions through the use of colors and brushstrokes, so that the viewer can intuitively feel the emotions expressed in the work. Irrational expression, on the other hand, emphasizes more on the distortion and exaggeration of form, and highlights the dynamism and vitality of the work through the artist's personal perspective and expressive style. The combination of the two not only emphasizes the direct transmission of emotions, but also pays attention to the expressiveness of form, making the work more expressive and appealing.
Author: Lu Xilin
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