Integrating Miao Traditional Elements into Chinese Figure Painting: Exploring Significance and Cross-Cultural Exchange

Abstract

This paper endeavors to investigate the utilization of Miao traditional elements in Chinese figure painting, assessing its significance and potential value in the realm of Chinese painting creation. The study examines the contemporary landscape of Chinese figure painting, identifying its prevailing issues, while also delving into the fundamental characteristics and application techniques of traditional Miao elements. By analyzing the works of prominent artists Pang Xunqin, Liu Quanyi, and Feng Yuanming, who have adeptly incorporated Miao traditional elements into their paintings, this research aims to bolster the preservation and perpetuation of Miao cultural heritage, augment the artistic expression within Chinese paintings, and foster cross-cultural exchanges and dialogues. Employing a qualitative research approach, this investigation adopts literature review and artwork analysis to discuss the integration of Miao traditional elements in Chinese figure painting. The research findings illustrate that the traditional elements inherent to the Miao ethnicity exude unparalleled artistic allure and cultural significance within Chinese figure paintings, thereby presenting novel creative resources and modes of expression for the wider domain of Chinese artistic creation. This research contributes to the enrichment of Chinese artistic heritage while facilitating a harmonious exchange of cultural values between the Miao minority and the broader Chinese cultural landscape.