Qian Songyan Sacred Place Of Revolution Theme, The History Of 20th Century Landscape Painting

This article is a case study of the famous twentieth century artist Qian Songyan and his artworks of important places of revolution.Qian Songyan was one of the earliest and most influential ink painters who painted important places of revolution. The selection of themes and idiographic expressions in his works reflected the transformation of Chinese Painting in a special period, and embodied significance for the history of art. By tracing Qian Songyan's artistic development and creation, this study analyses the developmental process of Chinese landscape painting after 1950s, and displays the efforts and spirits of a generation of artists during this special period. Qian Songyan's artworks of important places of revolution paved a new path for Chinese landscape painting, and influenced Chinese landscape painting scene in the mid-and-late 20th century. His work and artistic journey reflected the relationship between art and its time, and greatly impacted the studies on contemporary Chinese Painting.