Chinese painting

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The term "Chinese painting" originated in the Han Dynasty, when the Han dynasty believed that China was in the middle of heaven and earth, so it was called China, and Chinese painting was called "Chinese painting", or "Guohua" for short. Chinese paintings are mainly scroll paintings painted and framed on silk, rice paper and silk. Chinese painting is a traditional form of Han Chinese painting, using brushes dipped in water, ink and color on silk or paper. The tools and materials include brushes, ink, Chinese painting paints, rice paper, silk, etc. The subject matter can be divided into figures, landscapes, flowers and birds, etc. The techniques can be divided into figurative and realistic. In terms of content and artistic creation, Chinese painting reflects the ancient people's knowledge of nature, society and its associated political, philosophical, religious, moral, literary and artistic aspects.

famous Artist

1. Qi Baishi: (1863-1957)
an outstanding modern painter and calligrapher, was a member of the Presidium of the Chinese Federation of Literary and Art Circles and Chairman of the Artists' Association, and was awarded the title of "People's Artist" by the Ministry of Culture in 1953.

2. Liu Haili
Outstanding artist, educator, art historian and painter. He was born in Wujin County, Jiangsu Province.

3. Pan Tianshou
(1898-1971) A famous modern painter and art educator. His books include "History of Chinese Painting", "Leibatoufeng Duanliao", "Essays on Painting", and his paintings "Pan Tianshou Painting Collection".

4. Li Keran
Mr. Li Keran was born in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province on March 26, 1907, and his self-formed educational ideology has led to the emergence of the "Li Keran School", which is active in the painting world. It is not only a patriarch of the generation who has worked hard in the painting world for more than 70 years, but also made important contributions to the development of artistic concepts, and its influence has long spread beyond the art world and is highly appreciated by all parties.

5. Li Kuchan
(1898-1983) engaged in art creation and art education for more than sixty years during his life. He was characteristic of painting birds and flowers in a large format, absorbing the techniques of predecessors such as Shitao, Bada Shanren, Yangzhou School, Wu Changshuo, Qi Baishi, etc. His brushwork was majestic and majestic, forming his own style.

famous Artwork