Chang Shana's Artistic Characteristics for Application in The Contemporary Era

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This study aims to explore the artistic characteristics of Chang Shana and their application in contemporary design and education. Specifically, it investigates: (1) how Chang Shana’s early experiences shaped her artistic ideals and cultural identity; (2) the innovative features of her floral sketches as expressions of traditional aesthetics; and (3) her educational philosophy’s role in preserving and transforming Chinese traditional art. Employing qualitative methods—including literature analysis, comparative case studies, and field research—this study systematically examines Chang’s lifelong engagement with Dunhuang art and her integration of traditional elements into modern design practices. The findings reveal that Chang Shana skillfully fuses Dunhuang motifs and natural inspirations to construct a unique aesthetic language, which she applies across artistic creation, decorative design, and art education. Her work exemplifies how traditional culture can be revitalized and innovatively adapted in the contemporary context. Based on the results, the study recommends incorporating her model of "inheritance and innovation" into modern art curricula, interdisciplinary design practices, and cross-cultural educational exchanges to promote cultural confidence and sustainable aesthetic development.