Chinese Art (653 B.C - A.D. 1900)

China Chinese art was heavily influenced by the culture and the way of life of the people. It changed to were the art told us of the everyday people, rather than the ones that were high in power. They would be used to tell poems and songs.

Meditative Art Used by Chinese and Japanese artist. This art was thought to be a way of meditating and a way to relax the mind. The art would show a calm and soothing place.

Serene Art During this time era, Serene Art was used very commonly. It was used to show peace and calmness. Artist also used this type of art to show that there is no reason for violence and war.

Chinese Art Techniques They would mostly paint However, they would mostly paint on silk. Inking Calligraphy was used on their artwork. Calligraphy would be the art of decorating with handwriting or lettering using a pen or brush. They would also use Polychrome. The technique of decorating the art in various colors.

Early Spring Artist: Guo Xi Date: 1072 Place: National Palace Museum, Taipei Medium: Ink and color on silk A hanging scroll

Early Spring Translation English The trees are just beginning to sprout leaves; the frozen brook begins to melt. A building is placed on the highest ground, where the immortals reside. There is nothing between the willow and peach trees to clutter up the scene. Steam-like mist can be seen early in the morning on the springtime mountain. Chinese 樹纔發葉溪開凍 樓閣仙居最上層 不藉柳桃閒點綴 春山早見氣如蒸

Nymph of the Luo River Artist: Gu Kaizhi Date: 960-1279 Place: Palace Museum, Beijing. Medium: Ink and Colors on Silk

A Solitary Temple Amid Clearing Peaks Artist: Li Cheng Date: Sometime among 907 AD, during the Five Dynasties Era Place:The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Medium: Hanging Scroll, Ink, Light Color on silk

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