From Water Element to Water Theme: A Study on the Creative Transformation in Chinese Landscape Painting

Abstract

n the development of water themes. Based on an analysis of historical cases such as Ma Yuan's “Water Scene,” this study focuses on examining the diverse explorations of modern and contemporary artists in water-themed creations. It proposes an innovative development path of “drawing inspiration from nature while integrating Eastern and Western perspectives,” providing theoretical support and practical reference for the transformation of contemporary Chinese landscape painting.