As an integral component of Chinese traditional painting theory, the image bears distinct characteristics that resonate with various aesthetic emotions such as Chinese traditional culture, philosophical thought, and artistic spirit. Image oil painting, a painting style imbued with Chinese local flavors, emerged from the early oil painters' pursuit of "integration of Chinese and Western" techniques. Its inner core is rooted in Chinese painting, emphasizing a profound spiritual union between the subject's mind and the object. It underscores the fusion of artistic conceptions and adheres to the imagery principle of "being inspired by nature externally, while drawing from the heart internally." The intuitive aesthetic sensation it evokes is that of "vivid charm." Contemporary image oil painting stands as one of the most representative styles of "nationalization" and "localization" in global art, and it also holds significant influence worldwide. This paper takes Chinese modern image oil painting as its starting point, delving into the spirit of traditional Chinese imagery. It explores the blend and evolution of Chinese modern image oil painting with contemporary imagery, and further examines its aesthetic characteristics. By doing so, it aims to elucidate the spiritual traits and aesthetic tendencies of Chinese modern image oil painting, highlighting its unique aesthetic significance and esteemed academic standing, both in China and the global art and aesthetics community.

Linwei Li. Multiple expression forms and their aesthetic trend of modern Chinese image oil painting. Frontiers in Art Research (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 18: 110-119. https://doi.org/10.25236/FAR.2023.051819.

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