When The Long Pained Scroll Becomes Unrolled

The long painted scroll is an important format in Chinese painting.During ancient times,its usual viewing method was to hold the scroll in one’s hands,viewing it while simultaneously unrolling it.Today there have already been many new developments made in both its viewing and exhibition methods.Thus,this paper will discuss the long painted scroll’s format in Chinese painting,specifically examining its’ state of being viewed completely unrolled,using this as a starting point to research the long painted scroll’s development into the current day.The long painted scroll format represents a formal expression showcasing man/woman ’s way of thinking and perception.It is an important invention or discovery in the discipline of painting.The long painting scroll format similarly evokes the qualities and principles in today’s use of film in cinema,both recording and unfolding the scene or picture.In the ever evolving and expanding concept of art,the expression and exhibition possibilities of the long painted scroll format present a cross-disciplinary,and intermediary like experience.Thus research regarding the long painted scroll format in Chinese painting requires a comprehensive and interdisciplinary research methodology.On this basis,this paper will highlight specific examples of the long painted scroll,thereby providing proof and demonstration seeking to clearly comb through its conceptional idea,scope of use,creation and appreciation,as well as its special attributes.This is in the hope to better understand the long painted scroll format’s onward development in the current day.This paper will amply employ the tradition of Chinese painting as a basis,integrating the culture of text and image,as well as visual culture as a whole,and cognitive methods of visual theory,all while simultaneously integrating the author’s creative practice using a wide multitude of angles to enhance this research.It must be explained that this research does not aim to provide an explanation for the definition of the concept of the long painted scroll or an analysis of its scope and recognition.It is however,meant to discuss how once the long painted scroll has been completely unfolded,its multiple possible viewing methods can influence its understanding and reveal its contemporary value in the current day.This will help us to better understand the painted scroll format’s unique qualities,and provide some guidance and investigation into its creation.