Guan Yin Bodhisattva takes one of the most variety forms of Bodhisattva. In Chinese history, Guan Yin Bodhisattva has been presented into different forms and styles for the public views. In China, different sect of Buddhist system was recorded, therefore, Guan Yin Bodhisattva also has different images and ideologies. The creation of this thesis is based on the connection between Guanyin Bodhisattva's image and the transformation of modern Buddhist ideology.Title of thesisis' Characteristic and Image: Research on Yi-Ching Lai's Guanyin Painting Creation through the combination of Eastern and Western painting techniques. After a long research of Guan Yin Bodhisattva's image and classic Guan Yin Bodhisattva through literature, the researcher has insight through visual art to achieve the gap between the Guan Yin portraits and modern Buddhism. It is divided into five chapters. The first chapter is the introduction, describing the research motivation and purpose, the research methods and steps. The second chapter is the literature discussion, exploring the images, beliefs and modern creations of Guanyin Bodhisattva. The third chapter is the researcher's creative's concept and analysis. The fourth chapter is the interpretation of the researcher's works, and the fifth chapter is based on reflection, rethink of the creation and direction.
