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background: The fusion of traditional and modern symbols in contemporary Chinese landscape painting is a complex and diversified phenomenon, which not only reflects the progress of society and the development of The Times, but also reflects the artists' exploration and innovation of art. Objective: To explore the integration of traditional and modern symbols in contemporary Chinese landscape painting, and analyze its impact on artistic works and the value of the times. Methods: The application of traditional and modern symbols in contemporary Chinese landscape painting was studied by means of semiotics analysis and Chinese landscape painting works analysis. Results: The use of traditional symbols and the introduction of modern symbols also bring new visual impact and thinking to the audience. The integration of traditional and modern symbols enriches the artistic language of landscape painting, forms a unique artistic style, and provides artists with a broader creative space and possibilities. Conclusion: This integration makes landscape painting more sense of the times and vitality, and provides us with more opportunities and perspectives to appreciate and understand contemporary landscape painting, and can better reflect the reality of contemporary society and people's spiritual outlook.
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