Research on the Aesthetic View of Natural Ecology in Song Dynasty Landscape Painting

Chu Fan; Wan Samiati Andriana W. Mohamad Daud; Valerie Anak Michael

doi:10.47405/mjssh.v10i3.3077

Chu Fan College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi Mara, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Wan Samiati Andriana W. Mohamad Daud College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi Mara, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Valerie Anak Michael College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi Mara, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47405/mjssh.v10i3.3077

Keywords: Song Dynasty, Landscape painting, Natural ecological, Aesthetic view, Ecological awareness, Confucianism

Abstract

The Song Dynasty is a crucial period in Chinese art history, particularly in the realm of landscape painting, where a unique aesthetic perspective emerged. This paper focuses on Song Dynasty landscape painting, aiming to delve into the embedded ecological aesthetic view of nature. By employing various research methods such as literature review, art history investigation, image analysis, text analysis, case studies, and expert interviews, it unveils the meticulous depiction of natural landscapes by painters and their concern for ecological balance. The research findings indicate that Song Dynasty landscape painters, through unique composition techniques, skillful ink application, and attention to elements such as plants, animals, and water sources, manifested a profound ecological aesthetic view of nature. Through in-depth analysis of representative works, the paper reveals personalized expressions of ecological aesthetics by different painters during various periods. This research contributes valuable knowledge and insights to deepen the understanding of China's ancient painting traditions, promote the development of ecological art, and provide beneficial perspectives for contemporary society's reconsideration of the relationship between nature and ecology.

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