Chinese Snowscape As a Phenomenon
https://doi.org/10.25281/2072-3156-2024-21-1-28-36
Abstract
With unique aesthetic value, snowy landscapes are one of the most important subjects in Chinese painting. Due to their purity, elegance, serenity, simplicity and cold charm, snow scenes have been the focus of artists and scholars from long ago. The artistic features and cultural connotations of Chinese snow paintings have attracted the attention of many Chinese and Russian scholars. However, there is no typological study of snow landscape in their works. In this regard, the authors consider it necessary to actualize this topic. The article provides historical information about the study of snowy landscape, the history of Chinese painting masters’ appeal to this theme. The classification of snow painting depending on seasons, geographical regions of China, atmospheric phenomena, and themes is offered. The authors suggest their definition of the concept of “Chinese snow landscape” and the author’s classification of the content of snow paintings. The paper applies a typological approach to the analysis of “snow” scenes, and examines the development of traditional Chinese aesthetic contexts from ancient artistic codes to contemporary theories. Outstanding examples of snow landscape painting are presented. Snow painting is an important medium of Chinese cultural heritage that demonstrates the diversity and richness of Chinese culture. The given overview of China’s snow scene painting as a phenomenon in the work of Chinese artists can serve as a basis for further in–depth studies.
About the Authors
Zhuy Chan
Far Eastern Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
10 Ajax, Vladivostok, 690922, Russia
ORCID 0009-0005-9394-9980
Galina V. Alekseeva
Far Eastern Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
10 Ajax, Vladivostok, 690922, Russia
ORCID 0000-0001-6733-9429; SPIN 2263-0610
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Chan Zh., Alekseeva G.V. Chinese Snowscape As a Phenomenon. Observatory of Culture. 2024;21(1):28-36. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25281/2072-3156-2024-21-1-28-36
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