Comparative Analysis of Domestic and Foreign Research Papers on Still Life Painting Based on CiteSpace

Abstract

Current still life painting research exhibits distinct differences between domestic and international contexts. Domestic studies focus on classical cases, demonstrating an evolution from technical analysis to cultural interpretation, though interdisciplinary integration remains insufficient. International research extends from individual artists' cases to topics such as ethnic identity and ecological aesthetics, forming a research trend that combines technical approaches with socio-cultural intersections. In terms of research paradigms, domestic studies have gradually shifted from art ontology to cultural media theory, with room for further theoretical development. Internationally, mature disciplinary systems have fostered diverse theoretical perspectives and methodological pathways. Still life painting research theoretically challenges the traditional hierarchical structure of art history, methodologically introduces knowledge graphs to expand analytical horizons, and practically provides new possibilities for artistic creation and teaching. Future efforts should deepen the application of digital humanities methods and strengthen systematic investigations of non-Western still life painting traditions.