The purpose of this study is to analyze the various formative values about
the concept of the space interpretation of Chuang-tzu of traditional art which can
be compared with the concept of the space concept from Gilles Deleuze, and to
also implicate this idea for the development of creative optical expression. In the
general understanding of substance theory of Chuang-tzu, there are some
difficulties understanding the concept of ‘infinity’ and ‘boundary deactivation’ for
students living in the contemporary period. Therefore if the study is suggested by
the concept of ‘deterritorialization’ and ‘rhizome’, students could understand more
easily. Considering the contemporary cultural context, the multi-dimensional study
on the various meanings of traditional paintings is very essential. This study
attempts to bring an increase of attention on the fact that in the traditional space
concept, there is more emphasis on the various meanings of the concept of
‘Wayou(臥遊)’ in traditional paintings.
This study examines the formation of the ideological background of the
concept of ‘substance theory’ of Chang-tzu in order to unveil the width and depth
of meanings entailed by the concept of ‘nomadism’ from the philosophy of Gilles
Deleuze. The idea of ‘substance theory’ supports the expression of creativity and
the character of the artist because the idea could appear diverse. Through a
thorough understanding of the various formative meanings of the concept of the
space interpretation, I suggest a practical education method that creates various Ink
wash paintings by the use of expressions related to the sketch travel.