Analysis of the relationship between works and artworks: a case study of traditional Chinese painting

This article aims to analyze the relationship between works and artworks, using traditional Chinese painting as a case study to delve into their connotations and transformations. By examining the historical background, creative process, aesthetic characteristics, and role in cultural inheritance of traditional Chinese painting. this paper points out that works are the primary form of artworks, while artworks represent the advanced form of works after aesthetic selection, cultural accumulation, and social recognition over time. The study finds that the key to traditional Chinese painting works evolving into artworks lies in their unique artistic value, profound cultural significance, and extensive social influence. This article seeks to provide a new perspective on understanding the relationship between works and artworks and to offer a reevaluation of the artistic value of traditional Chinese painting.