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Brush away the mystery of traditional Chinese painting

CHINESE painting, also known as brush painting or ink-wash painting, is one of the oldest art forms in the world. However, the varied styles, techniques, perspectives and symbolism of such paintings are often very different from most Western art works. Also, the tools and media employed by the artists of traditional Chinese painting, such as inksticks, inkstones, rice paper and brushes, are unfamiliar to many Westerners. As a result, Chinese paintings, including many masterpieces, may seem mysterious to our readers.

This column, jointly generated by our columnist Peter Zhang and art editor Chen Jie, aims to explain the aesthetic concepts behind Chinese paintings and tell some interesting stories about their creation and creators. Zhang and Chen will also explore the often multiple layers of meaning hidden in Chinese paintings and give a better understanding of such works through visual analyses.

We hope this column will prove to be a valuable guide in exploring the fabulous, yet mysterious world of great Chinese paintings.


 

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