Dongxiang painting takes lines as the main means of expression and pays attention to outline and form. It is characterized by bright colors, rigorous composition and profound meaning. In Dongxiang paintings, the common patterns are dragons and phoenixes, flowers and birds, landscapes and so on.
In concrete operation, Dongxiang painting usually adopts two ways: hanging or paving. Hanging means hanging paper or cloth and drawing on it; Paving is to spread paper or cloth on the ground to paint.
Dongxiang painting not only has high artistic value, but also carries rich historical and cultural connotations. It not only shows Dongxiang people's reverence for nature and life, but also reflects their pursuit and yearning for a better life.