Study on the Development Trends of Contemporary Chinese Urban-themed Ink Painting

Abstract

With the accelerated process of globalization in the 21st century, China's connection with the international community has reached an unprecedented level. Against this backdrop, contemporary Chinese art has exhibited a diverse trajectory of development. Urban-themed ink painting, as an important manifestation of the spirit of the times, shows significant differences in its forms of expression, creative concepts, and techniques compared to traditional ink painting, making it challenging to interpret using conventional aesthetic standards.This study takes the "Shenzhen International Ink Art Biennale" as a research perspective, analyzing the background of the exhibition’s establishment, the evolution of its themes over the years, and its distinctive features. It aims to uncover the diverse representations of urban-themed ink painting in contemporary art and explore its development trends. The goal of this research is to provide new perspectives and lines of thought for the creative practice of urban-themed ink painting within a diversified artistic environment.