The Influence of Confucian and Taoism Ideologies on the Peculiarities of the Colouring of Chinese Painting
Confucian and Taoism ideologies had a profound influence on the ideas about the peculiarities of colouring in Chinese painting. In Confucianism it is the Yin-Yang concept of the five elements. In Taoism - the desire for non-existence, simplicity, complete merger with nature. The concept of the existence of five colours (yellow, red, green, white, black) is mutually reinforcing, reflecting the hidden meaning of the rich colour of the painting. All these views have a profound effect on the aesthetic perception of the characteristics of colour shades.