On The Diversification Of Chinese Ink And Wash Painting

As a unique form of painting, Chinese ink and wash painting abounds in ethnic features. Yet it is these features that give birth to those numerous artistic works. By observing, feeling, experiencing life and using portraits drawing from it, artists manage to express themselves on their attitudes towards issues like the essence of life, the world around us or state of people’s lives,.Nowadays, traditional Chinese culture still maintains a strong and universal influence, as part of which, Chinese ink and wash painting possesses a magnificent power and stands for the international spirit held by Chinese people. Consisting of humanitarianism from Confucianism and moral standard from Taoism, Chinese ink and wash painting sheds light upon human minds as eastern culture. Ideas like the unity of heaven and humanity still work as beacons for the process of modern society. And qualities like being understanding, knowledgeable and convincing, which are put forward in it, have become virtues treasured by all mankind. History and time provide a perfect proof for the value of this artistic form.However, as the world watching its diversity doubling or even tripling every single day, there are also challenges for Chinese ink and wash painting. In this article, the author proposes that we should build our confidence, accept the fate of Chinese ink and wash painting, and combine the inclusivity of it with the progress of human society. With a optimistic mind and scientific thinking, we can remain calm and rational facing the invasion of market economy together with western culture, and the enticement of corrupting life. Besides, the diverse situation caused by the birth of new criteria of evaluation and value, generated as some artists making attempt in face of western culture, will undoubtedly promote the lasting and spreading of domestic ethnic culture.In this article, by analyzing the meaning and trend of Chinese ink and wash painting through its condition and problems gradually, the author states that instead of wasting time on those so-called "titles" and "standards", we should focus on the future and devote ourselves into action, digging and spreading the inner spirit lying in Chinese ink and wash painting. Meanwhile, with ethnic features as means of emotional expression, and the great goal of building confidence for us Chinese people as our purpose, we share responsibilities to reinforce the duty and necessity to improve Chinese ink and wash painting, to consummate it by combination with social trend, to the final harmony between human and history, human and nature, human and society, making it a guidance for the progress of human culture.