Meaning of Exaggeration:  Visual elements in contemporary Chinese painting

Yi Li; Ida Puteri Mahsan

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI36.7558

Authors

Yi Li Department of Art & Design, Faculty of Art, Sustainability & Creative Industry, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia; Department of Design, Hebei Academy of Fine Arts, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
Ida Puteri Mahsan Department of Art & Design, Faculty of Art, Sustainability & Creative Industry, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI36.7558

Keywords:

Contemporary Chinese Painting, Exaggeration, Qualitative Research, Visual Elements

Abstract

In recent years, contemporary Chinese arts have developed rapidly, with the visual element becoming a research focus. This study employs qualitative methods, including interviews with five artists and analysis of six works by three renowned artists, using Panofsky's iconographic theory and thematic analysis. It finds that exaggeration is a key tool in contemporary Chinese painting, enhancing visual impact, conveying emotions and ideas, and reflecting on society, environment, and culture. This research offers a new perspective, contributing to cultural studies and arts criticism.

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