Comparative analysis of musicality in the works of Kandinsky and Zhu Dequn

Abstract

The object of the study is the works of the founder of abstract expressionism, Vasily Kandinsky, and the Chinese artist Zhu Dequn. The subject of the study is musicality in the works of Vasily Kandinsky and Zhu Dequn. The author conducts a detailed comparative analysis of abstract ideas and works of two artists in order to study their emotions and sources of inspiration. Special attention is paid to the influence of V. Kandinsky's works on Zhu Dequn's work, as a result of which the Chinese artist tried to combine Western music with the rhythms of Chinese calligraphy, giving his works a deeper meaning. In addition, from the standpoint of a sense of musicality, Zhu Dequn's works such as "The Rhythm of Rebirth" and "Pacification" are considered in the article. It is noted that Zhu Dequn's work is focused on reflecting the spirit, culture and emotions. To achieve the goal set in the research process, approaches and methods of modern philosophy, cultural studies, and art criticism were used. The main conclusions of the study are that under the influence of V. Kandinsky's theory, Zhu Dequn became more musical in his abstract paintings. Despite the fact that Zhu Dequn was not very experienced in music theory and performance, he could accurately capture the melody and rhythm of instruments such as traditional Chinese guzheng, as well as feel the light and color created by a musical composition. The author's main contribution to the study is to demonstrate the influence of V. Kandinsky on the works of Zhu Dequn, who managed to incorporate philosophical ideas and elements of local culture into his works under the influence of music, thereby creating a unique Chinese abstract art. The novelty of the study lies in the fact that the author described how Zhu Dequn's paintings reflected a combination of Chinese and Western painting, which is a valuable example for the exchange and development of Chinese and Western culture and art.