YAN Shichao 1, PI Yajie 2
(1. School of Communication, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang 330044, Jiangxi, China; 2. Shantou Linbaixin Science and Technology, Secondary Vocational School, Shantou 515057, Guangdong, China)
Abstract: The formation of Hu Xianya's cultural personality is a result of the combination of Confucian Culture, Jiangxi regional culture and scientific spirit. Experienced ups and downs, his life, almost spanning every stage of Chinese history in 20th century, is an epitome of herd destiny of Chinese intellectuals. Such a personality constantly changes with fate fluctuation and the time, then, exposed to folk culture, and finally formed his personal features of freedom and independence. His painting style, at each stage, changed along with the development of his cultural personality. Two styles — relaxed simplicity and bold unconstraint — coexist in his works.
Key words: Hu Xianya; cultural personality; a style of art