Gong Bi Painting in Hunan Province through the Lens of Issues, Challenges, and Development Strategies
| dc.contributor.author | Xiao Kang | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-15T06:55:21Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026 | |
| dc.description | Gong Bi painting is one of the oldest and most influential traditional Chinese art forms. It underwent significant changes in the 20th century, evolving into modern Gong Bi painting. Hunan Gong Bi Painting (HGP) experienced a resurgence in the 1980s, becoming a leading force in the field. However, since the 2000s, the influence of the HGP industry has been rapidly declining. Although existing research highlights the decline in HGP data, few studies have identified actual changes in the paintings themselves. To address this gap, this research adopts an imaginative theory and a qualitative case study approach to analyse five representative HGP works. Data were collected through document review, observation, and semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was guided by two objectives: to map the development of the HGP field and to identify its current key issues and challenges. The findings show that even a few award-winning pieces demonstrate remarkable innovation, each reflecting the unique identity of its creator. However, the number of Gong Bi productions has decreased, and many remaining works tend to be similar. These changes have been influenced by political, theatrical, cultural, and technological factors. Based on these findings, this study recommends that the government actively promote the creation of Gong Bi paintings to increase production and encourage diversity within HGP works, helping to sustain its vitality. The study contributes by providing practical recommendations and a conceptual framework for revitalising HGP. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://scholarhub.unimas.my/handle/123456789/871 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | |
| dc.publisher | Universiti Malaysia Sarawak | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts | |
| dc.subject | Gong Bi Painting, Hunan Gong Bi Painting, Imagology, Challenges and issues | |
| dc.title | Gong Bi Painting in Hunan Province through the Lens of Issues, Challenges, and Development Strategies | |
| dc.type | PhD |