In the 1970s and 1980s, with the opening up of society and the surging of artistic trends, the invention and transformation of Chinese painting were promoted. Artists and critics represented by Wu Guanzhong have successively proposed the content and methods of art, as well as the way out and transformation of Chinese painting. It has sparked controversy in the art world and had a huge impact.
During this period, the composition methods, colors, and lighting in Western art had a significant impact on Chinese painting. Overall, Western art emphasizes form and quality, while Chinese art prefers spirit and rhythm, and many painters are studying the combination of the two. Reflected in the invention, there is brave fusion and innovation in the visual methods; There are also those who adhere to the traditional core and use foreign things for Chinese purposes.