Abstract

The Ganxi Kangba Tibetan area, the second largest Tibetan area in China and the core region of Kangba culture, its unique geographical environment, rich ethnic culture, and profound historical heritage provide the water-ink painting with unparalleled material and inspiration sources. In the past, water-ink paintings in the Tibetan style primarily featured Tibetan characters and religious themes. However, contemporary landscape paintings from the Ganxi Kangba Tibetan area exhibit a greater emphasis on regional characteristics. We can see that many artists are highlighting the different characteristics of rocks, local architecture, and Tibetan elements in their works. The artists also try to combine innovative expression techniques in their sketching and creation process, enriching the regional elements of Ganxi Kangba Tibetan area landscape painting and bringing viewers a deeper and more unique visual experience. This article aims to explore the regional representation in Ganxi Kangba Tibetan area landscape painting creation, revealing its unique aesthetic value and cultural connotation.