Definition of Literati Painting: Literati Painting refers to the painting created by literati after writing literary works, so it is named because it is mainly created by literati. Literati painting emphasizes literary flavor, picture generalization and metaphor, and pays attention to the expression of pen and ink techniques.
The characteristics of literati painting:
1, giving priority to literary artistic conception. Literati paintings are often composed and expressed from the perspective of literary creation, full of reference and appreciation of literary classics such as poems, articles and ancient books.
2. The form changes freely with the mood. Literati painting does not stick to traditional painting methods and forms, and often adopts spontaneous and temporary methods and composition.
3. The artistic conception is profound and figurative. Literati painting pays attention to the generalization, artistic conception and symbolic expression of the picture, which can arouse the viewer's deep thinking and sense of * * * through simple brushwork, sketch performance or poetic atmosphere.
4. The integration of calligraphy and painting. Literati paintings often add their own calligraphy works to the picture, which strengthens the integration of painting and calligraphy and conveys the literati's perfect pursuit of literature and art.
Literati painting is a painting style in the history of China, which originated in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, prevailed in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and lasted until the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Literati painting is a kind of painting form full of literary flavor, emotional poetry and pen and ink interest, which aims to express literati's feelings and thoughts on life situation, natural scenery and social features.
The historical development of literati painting can be summarized as the following three points.
1, Rise and Development: The rise of literati painting can be traced back to the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and literati began to express their individuality and aesthetic pursuit centered on their own creation. With the prosperity of poetry culture in Tang and Song Dynasties, literati painting has attracted more attention and formed some important painting schools and styles.
2. Theory and pursuit: Literati painting began to have more theoretical discussion and thinking after the Song Dynasty. Painters such as Su Shi and Zhao Mengfu put forward the concept of pursuing artistic conception, verve and personal emotional expression. Literati painters pay attention to the unrestrained momentum, the use of pen and ink skills, and emphasize the expression of personality and the pursuit of interest.
3. Influence and inheritance: Literati painting reached its peak in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which had an important influence on later generations. The personal style and innovative spirit of painters such as Badashanren had a far-reaching impact on later literati paintings. Through continuous inheritance and innovation, literati painting has become a unique and important school of traditional painting in China.