"Contemporary art" is an "alternative construction" that seeks a way out in the context of "modernity". It is a work of art constructed using the way of thinking of contemporary people; it is the development of post-modern art and continues after modern art and is derived from it; it is a new concept, new form, and new path. Chinese totem aesthetic art has substantial symbolic value and significance. Among the art categories, dance dramas with mythological themes deeply explore elements of various regions, ethnic groups, and dance types and incorporate traditional dance vocabulary. A large amount of vocabulary is used in dance dramas with mythological themes. This vocabulary not only makes the dance dramas present a unique national style but also sorts out and excavates the cultural relics of different mythological themes, effectively promoting the fullness of dance dramas with mythological themes.

Contemporary art, Totem, Color

DONGLIN CAI(2024). Chinese Mythological Elements and Contemporary Art Works. International Art Research, Volume 3, Issue 1, Page 1-7, Publish Date: 2024-03-24