Hanbo Chen

Hanbo Chen

March 31, 2026

Color application, Traditional Chinese painting, Artistic conception creation, Unique charm.

The creation of artistic conception, as the fundamental pursuit of traditional Chinese painting, holds the utmost importance in the appreciation of this art form. The application of color directly influences the creation of artistic conception in traditional Chinese painting, making an analysis of its unique charm from the perspective of color usage particularly significant. In this regard, this study will delve into the unique charm embodied in the creation of artistic conception in traditional Chinese painting through the application of color, as well as the basic principles that should be followed. Furthermore, it proposes four specific strategies, namely, the flexible use of traditional colors, the integration of media elements, the use of individualized color language, and the balance between inheritance and innovation. The aim is to enhance the effectiveness of using color to create a unique artistic conception in traditional Chinese painting, thereby revitalizing the development of both artistic conception creation and color usage in this art form.

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