THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPLEX BRUSHWORK OF OLD TREES IN TRADITIONAL CHINESE LANDSCAPE PAINTING BASED ON TAO AESTHETICS

Abstract

The research centers around the theme of trees in Thailand and also involves contents such as Thai buildings, temples, Buddha statues, etc. Complex lines are used to express the life spirit in trees. At first, painters use simple lines to outline the contours of trees to reflect the natural state, following the Taoist thought of conforming to nature and forming an image aesthetics. The complex brushwork of trees also shows the ethereal aesthetics of Zen, the artistic conception aesthetics of the fusion of poetry and painting, and the incomplete beauty of wabi-sabi aesthetics.

In the research of complex brushwork, first of all, explore Chinese ink and brush language. In the expression of ink and brush techniques in Chinese landscape painting, such as outlining, texturing, rubbing, dotting, and dyeing. Secondly, in the creation of complex brushwork, through different brush forces, speeds and line changes, depict the shape, texture and texture of trees. The stable use of the center brush shows its straightness and uprightness, which is in line with the qualities of integrity advocated by Taoism. The side brush and the reverse brush reflect the lushness and agility of trees and show the vitality of nature. Thirdly, pay attention to the research of ink techniques, such as drying, dyeing, breaking, splashing, and accumulating. Painters use the changes of thick, light, dry, wet, and burnt ink to express Taoist aesthetic thoughts. Thick ink is used to express the thickness and depth of trees. Light ink sets off its distant artistic conception. Burnt ink depicts the vicissitudes of the trunk of old trees. Following the theoretical basis of Hsieh Ho's "Six Principles", conduct practical creative research on complex writing techniques and seek the rules of beauty.Through the changes of ink to express trees in different environments and seasons and create different atmospheres, which is in line with Taoism's understanding of the cycle of life and the changes of years.

In short, based on Taoist philosophy - the thought of inaction and yin-yang of Taoism makes art creation follow the laws of nature without deliberate carving.Thoroughly study the principles of nature in Taoism, governing by inaction, dialectical analysis of yin and yang, achieving emptiness and maintaining tranquility, and the idea of unity between things and oneself. From the complexity of the brushwork of trees, the beauty of emptiness and tranquility, the beauty of nature returning to simplicity, and the passage of time and the natural state of life can be seen from the aging, vigorous, and dilapidated trees.In creation, try to inject profound philosophical connotations into art creation as much as possible to make works more attractive and spiritual value. Through research, discover the interactive relationship among ink and brush techniques, subject, and artistic content.Through the research on the complex brushwork of trees, further explore the aesthetic value and cultural significance contained behind it. Through artistic creation and practical exploration, form personal aesthetic style and express one's own aesthetic thoughts.

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