This study looks into Zong Baihua’s definition of Chinese artistic conception (yijing), especially in relation to contemporary technological advancements. The growth of media technology raises concerns that the pursuit of innovation may undermine the core of artistic conception, leading to cultural anxiety. This study employs a descriptive analysis approach to investigate the artistic conception of ”Kong” and ”Qi” theory in traditional Chinese painting and the Chinese school of animation, emphasizing the ”Three Distances” and ”mirroring-drifting” theory. We scrutinize particular pieces, such as Shitao’s paintings and the Chinese ink-wash animation ”Feeling from Mountain and Water.” The findings show how traditional Chinese painting and Chinese ink-wash animation convey the concepts of ”Kong” and ”Qi” theory, highlighting the similarities between these two artistic genres. This provides a philosophical foundation in Chinese art, helping artists avoid becoming lost in technology when creating artworks.