This article explores the use of material language in new figurative painting and its relationship with emotional expression. New figurative painting is a context of expressive figurative painting, which has rich forms of language and emotional expression. Material language, as one of the forms of visual language, has unique charm. It demonstrates how artists innovate and expand their painting language in contemporary society. This innovation not only promotes the development of painting art but also expands the creative space for artists. Through analyzing various materials and techniques, this article studies the application of material language and its relationship with emotional expression on the canvas, providing more possibilities for artistic practice.

Yang Sangni, Xiao Qiong. Contemporary New Representational Painting: The Application of Material Language—The Fusion of Form, Thought and Medium. Frontiers in Art Research (2024) Vol. 6, Issue 1: 17-21. https://doi.org/10.25236/FAR.2024.060104.

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