从美学的角度浅析中国传统绘画的留白

An Aesthetical Analysis of the Technique of Leaving Blank in Chinese Traditional Painting

“留白”，是指中国传统绘画中的一种艺术表现方式，通过留出一些空白，营造出一种视觉上的层次感，增强欣赏者的想象空间，给人一种想象上的张力，丰富绘画本身原有的意义。留白不仅是一种表现手法，更是一种审美意识，本文着重从美学的角度探讨留白的哲学根源与其审美效果。笔者在探讨留白的哲学渊源时主要采用了道家的阴阳相生、虚实结合的观点和佛教的“空色”理论以及中国传统的黑白的哲学观，同时也探讨了其在运用过程中产生的审美效果。

＂Learing blank＂ is a form of artistic expression in Chinese traditional painting. It creates a visual gradation, enhancing the appreciator＇s imaginary space, and enriches the meaning of the painting itself. ＂Leaving blank＂ is an aesthetical consciousness more than a technique of artistic expression. Its philosophical origin and aesthetic effects are discussed from the aesthetical perspective. The discussion is based on Taoist viewepoints of yin-yang Aioi and reality virtuality combination. Buddhist concept of the emptiness of color and Chinese traditional philosoply of black and white.