Author(s)

Yubo Jia ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 046012, China

Corresponding Author

Yubo Jia

ABSTRACT

Xu Beihong considered sketching as the foundation of all figurative arts. Rigorous sketching training marked the beginning of his artistic journey and remained a consistent influence throughout his efforts to improve traditional Chinese painting. Xu Beihong’s approach to sketching was not limited to a single stylistic direction but integrated various artistic elements, providing a broad scope for artistic expression. In his Chinese painting creations, the flexible manifestation of his sketching can be observed from line, form, and ink, aligning the refinement of form and space with the fluidity of brush and ink. This fusion of qualities demonstrates his understanding of the nature of different artistic media, adapting and responding to the surroundings and emotions. Xu Beihong judiciously harnessed the power of sketching to depict objects, showcasing his ability to harmonize diverse influences from classical Western and Eastern art. Through this, he transcended the rigid constraints of formalism that had begun to encroach upon traditional literati painting and breathed life into the realm of artistic creation.

KEYWORDS

Xu Beihong, sketch, traditional Chinese painting

CITE THIS PAPER

Yubo Jia, Upholding Tradition and Forging New Paths—On the Application of Sketching in Xu Beihong's Traditional Chinese Paintings. Art and Performance Letters (2024) Vol. 5: 28-33. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/artpl.2024.050305.

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