동양미술의 추상성에 대한 이론적 고찰

Abstract

Abstraction in oriental painting is thought to be originated from contact to western culture which is very strange in modern period. However, the concept of abstraction in oriental art was introduced such a long ago. Abstraction in traditional oriental painting was introduced earlier than abstract art in western art which appeared in the 20th century. The term of abstract in traditional Oriental painting did not exist, but abstract mind exists. The concept of abstraction was opposite to that of western art and oriental painting dares to ignore specific and delicate description of western art, pursuing internal experiences complementing planes and showing psychological representation of simple visual images. Our ancestors represented thoughts inherent in human beings using means of lines and space to describe limited forms on limited canvas. Empty space arranged to imply its meanings on canvas and have artistic values inspires infinite possibility. So lines and empty space are thought to be valuable. Finally, to pursue modern Korean painting, artists should have Korean aesthetic mind and senses which contribute to creation of new styles of Koran beauty. Therefore, this study speculates lines and empty space based on oriental thoughts prior to discussion on abstraction of Oriental painting. Based on the results, this study identifies future trend of Oriental artistic work and its possibility. Finally, this study is to examine future direction and possibility of Korean painting by analysing concepts of abstraction inherent in Orientalism and lines and empty space of Korean painting.