THE GRAPHIC LANGUAGE IN THE WOODCUT PAINTINGS ON THE THEME OF THE 12 ZODIAC ANIMALS BY ARTIST VŨ ĐÌNH TUẤN

Abstract

The
article
studies
the
graphic
language
in
the
woodcut
series
of
the
12
Zodiac
animals
by
artist
Vũ
Đình
Tuấn,

highlighting
how
he
explores
the
images
of
the
Zodiac
animals
with
Vietnamese
cultural
identity,
while
also

demonstrating
his
creativity
in
developing
the
art
of
woodcut
painting.
The
primary
research
method
is
the

analysis
of
the
content
and
form
of
the
woodcut
works,
focusing
on
the
use
of
elements
such
as
dots,
lines,

strokes,
areas,
shapes,
composition,
and
color
in
each
piece.
This
approach
emphasizes
the
fusion
of
traditional

elements
and
modern
creativity
in
Vũ
Đình
Tuấn's
works.
Through
this,
the
article
affirms
that
his
woodcuts
are

not
simply
representations
of
the
Zodiac
animals,
but
also
convey
profound
messages
about
art,
culture,
and

spirituality.
Vũ
Đình
Tuấn's
works
showcase
his
talent
and
creativity,
while
maintaining
traditional
values
in
the

art
of
woodcut.
His
woodcuts
have
contributed
to
the
preservation
and
promotion
of
traditional
cultural
values,

while
also
expanding
and
enriching
the
creative
space
in
contemporary
Vietnamese
art.