Author(s)

Chen Xiwang

Corresponding Author

Chen Xiwang

Abstract

This paper discusses the historical evolution of the concept of mountain-water and its important role in cross-cultural communication. The concept of mountain-water originated from people's reverence and aesthetic pursuit of nature in ancient China, and gradually developed into an indispensable part of China's traditional culture in the long history. Firstly, this paper traces the origin of the concept of mountain-water, and analyzes its development and changes in the history of China, showing how landscape painting evolved from a simple description of nature to an art form with profound cultural connotations. Furthermore, the article focuses on the unique position of the concept of mountain-water in cross-cultural communication, especially its wide spread and far-reaching influence in East Asia. The article also discusses in detail the multi-dimensional expression of the concept of mountain-water in China's traditional fine arts, and its remarkable promotion to the fine arts development of Japanese, Korean and other East Asian countries.

Keywords

Cross cultural; Mountain-water concept; East Asian art; Driving effect