Research on the Development of Chinese Painting Under the Influence of Western Art Thought in the 1980s
Abstract
This paper aims to study the profound impact of Western art thought on the development of Chinese painting in the 1980s. By analyzing the emergence of Western modernism and postmodernism, the study explores how these artistic trends were introduced into China during the 1980s and significantly influenced the form, ideas, and content of Chinese painting. First, the paper reviews the main characteristics of Western art thought and analyzes the channels through which these ideas spread within the Chinese art community, as well as the awakening of artists’ self-awareness. Next, it focuses on discussing the innovations in painting form, the transformation of artistic themes, and the evolution of artistic ideas brought about by Western art, specifically elaborating on how artists integrated elements of Western expressionism, abstract art, and traditional Chinese painting into their creations. In addition, by analyzing the works of representative artists and important art events, the paper further reveals how Western art thought shaped the diverse development of Chinese painting in the 1980s. Finally, the paper concludes by summarizing the profound significance of these influences on the modernization, globalization, and theoretical innovation of Chinese art, providing a new perspective for future research.
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