Modular Production: Unique Display and Integration of Chinese and Western Artistic Personalities

In “Everything”, Lei Dehou argues that the “modular system” was a relatively common mode of production in ancient China. In the field of contemporary art, modular production is a unique production mode created by artists, which is different from “original creation” in traditional art. In this production mode, artists no longer create on the basis of “original” works. Instead, they transform their works and concepts into different modules. Different from the “original” artistic forms in traditional art, modular production has unique forms of expression and aesthetic values. In the art field, this production mode has not only influenced the forms and techniques of artistic creation, but also promoted the exchange and integration of the characteristics of Chinese and Western art. Moreover, this article also focuses on the bridging role of modular production in facilitating cross-cultural exchanges between Chinese and Western art and on how it has driven artistic innovation and individualized expression. By deeply analyzing the application and influence of modular production in Chinese and Western art, this article reveals the changes in artistic production modes under the background of globalization and their significant importance for the display and integration of artistic individuality.