The Formation Process and Artistic Value Study of Baoshi Cun

Brushwork (Cun) is a fundamental concept and technique in the history of Chinese landscape painting. Fu Baoshi, a prominent artist in modern Chinese art, creatively developed his distinctive Baoshi Cun technique while building upon this foundation. This technique has gained unanimous recognition from experts in artistic creation and theory. The Baoshi Cun technique repetitively depicts the intricate textures and undulations of mountain rocks, effectively expressing the beauty and solitude of the autumn landscape rationally and emotionally. The artistic value of Baoshi Cun lies in its personalized and innovative expression through different stages of the artist’s life and its contribution to the inheritance and development of traditional landscape painting techniques. Fu Baoshi’s works seamlessly blend the essence of traditional culture with modern aesthetic ideals, showcasing a deep reverence for natural landscapes and the conveyance of philosophical and emotional perspectives on life. Based on the theoretical and practical foundation of Fu Baoshi’s Baoshi Cun, this paper analyzes this artistic technique’s historical and future significance. This research can further advance the artistic language of Chinese landscape painting and the modern interpretation of traditional art.