In the late 1980s,the New Wave art movement sparked debates over traditional art forms,driving the urgent need for reform in literati painting.During this period,the new literati painting movement emerged and became highly popular throughout the 1980s and 1990s.Since its public debut,the new literati painting group has received mixed reviews from artists and critics alike,with its"passive escapism"being the most controversial aspect.This controversy indirectly highlights the widespread"nostalgic sentiment"among new literati painters.This paper examines the historical context of the 1980s and 1990s to systematically review and summarize the nostalgic sentiments in new literati painting from the late 1980s to the late 1990s.It identifies two main themes of nostalgia:"rural life"and the ancient"literati spirit."The study explores the primary reasons for these nostalgic feelings and reflects on the development direction of the controversial new literati painting in the present day.
New Literati PaintingNostalgiaRural ThemesLiterati Spirit