英文摘要:Over the last century, many master artists in Taiwan have chosen subjects or artistic patterns from the societies and cultures of Taiwanese aborigines. Although the content of their works has been rich, and has created a great deal of both inspiration and contributions, their recognition and depth of understanding of the native cultures were still viewed by modern artists as insufficient due to the artistic concepts and constraints of the social environment at the time. The oversimplification of their artworks is a major shortcoming in their role of developing a new category of art. With this view in mind, the author takes the common mythology matrix and traditional symbols from the Northern Paiwan and Rukai Tribe in Kaohsiung and Pingtong counties as the subject matter. The scope of this research involves both literature reviews and fieldwork as the method for developing and collecting information. The focus of this research starts with the exploration of heterogeneous culture and primitive thinking patterns, and continues onto the deeper meanings of primitive images and symbols. In terms of the research of artworks, the author attempted to see the nature of the artworks through the concept of the original mythology. With the penetration of the existing culture, the author will then try to analyze how the artists have used symbolism to actively create images, and how the artists have replaced real images with simple forms and rich implication. The artists have focused on creating a visual representation and atmosphere to fully express the primitive feeling of the cultures, further indicting the life force of the aboriginal arts. This style has shown that the images of aboriginal mythology in paintings have become a style of individual artists. The first chapter of this research includes the introduction. Chapter Two presents a review of how modern art in the 20th century has been influenced by primitive art. The paintings of many important artists will be used as examples for further illustration. Chapter Three explores the mythological images and primitive thought patterns of the aborigines. This chapter will explain many primitive concepts, such as the definition of beauty, the value of beauty, the concept of a mythological matrix, and the various meanings they symbolize. In addition, the author will choose the origin of the Hundred-pacer Viper myth of the Paiwan Tribe as the focus for conducting fieldwork on the natural environment, social culture and myth and legends, with the goal of seeking the visual connection between myths and artistic creation. The fourth chapter focuses on the philosophy of artistic creation, emphasizing the introduction of interpretation for individual artworks. The romantic framework of mythology will be constructed to form a path of visual exploration, with the goal of experimental artistic creation. Chapter Five consists of the explanation of artworks. Finally, the author will review this project and offer future recommendations. The aboriginals in Taiwan possess their own unique lifestyles. Their primitive arts further reveal an original beauty based on instinct and sensibility. In the analysis of the artworks found in this project, it is clear that the artists created a limitless space for the imagination within viewers’ subconscious through the mythological approach. These artworks encourage viewers to experience the greatness of Mother Nature through honest and caring hearts. Although the process of artistic creation inevitably includes the artists’ own culture and influence from Western aesthetics, these elements make their artworks display more heterogeneous contents, as well as their individual artistic philosophies. Such a multicultural approach has opened up new ways to view art, and has brought a great deal of attention to the development of the aboriginal arts.