THE CONVERGENCE OF TRADITIONAL METHODS AND MODERN INNOVATIONS IN OIL PAINTING: A PRACTICE-BASED INVESTIGATION INTO CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART.

Abstract

This study analyses the ever-changing meeting point of traditional Chinese painting methods and cutting-edge Western oil painting advancements. By focussing on the evolution of contemporary Chinese art, this research investigates the intersection of these two disciplines. For the purpose of this research, a practice-based approach is used to analyse how ink-inspired brushwork, symbolic motifs, and compositional philosophies are rethought and merged with current materials, technology, and international art trends in addition to other classical features. This study is on contemporary Chinese artists who have discovered methods to integrate ancient practices with current technical breakthroughs in order to create new aesthetic languages that communicate cultural identity in a society that is becoming more globalised. Through the investigation of case studies and the production of one-of-a-kind artworks that emphasise the creative potential of this integration, this study makes a contribution to the understanding of how tradition and modernity could merge in the contemporary art scene. The integration of these two traditions is the outcome of a greater cultural exchange that has place recently. Impressionist techniques, such as dynamic brushwork, vibrant colours, and light, are selected and accepted by traditional Chinese landscape painting, which serves as the foundation for the painting. This strategy is a good example of how to achieve a harmonic combination of preserving national identity while still keeping up with global creative trends. The purpose of this study is to provide light on the role of contemporary Chinese landscape painting as a connection between Eastern tradition and Western modernity. This will be accomplished by comparing and contrasting the two art forms with regard to their aesthetics, methodologies, and symbolism.