The Contemporary Expression of Chinese Landscape Painting’s Philosophy: Transformation Pathways and Cultural Values of Traditional Thought

Abstract

Chinese landscape painting, a treasure of Eastern art, utilizes a distinctive ink-and-brush language to portray nature, encapsulating the aesthetic values and spiritual aspirations of the Chinese people and acting as a crucial representation of traditional Chinese culture. However, in the context of globalization and modernization, research on the traditional philosophical thought within Chinese landscape painting has tended to prioritize technical analysis over ideological transformation, lacking a systematic theoretical framework.

This study integrated multiple methodologies, including documentary research, iconographic analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to decode the visual expression mechanisms of traditional philosophical thought. The research constructed a "Technique–Symbol–Thought" tripartite mapping model and proposed a threefold pathway for contemporary transformation: formal deconstruction, symbolic metonymy, and philosophical core reinvention, demonstrating its multidimensional value in modern therapeutic aesthetics, cultural identity reconstruction, and global civilizational dialogue. By bridging the theoretical gap between traditional thought and contemporary art, this study provided an operable academic paradigm and practical pathways for the creative transformation of traditional culture.