One of the oldest artistic traditions in the world, Chinese painting first started around 6000 years ago, used as basic decoration on pottery and lacquerware. It is referred to in Chinese as ‘guóhuà’, meaning ‘native painting’ to differentiate it from Western styles now also popular in China and is closely related to C
One of the oldest artistic traditions in the world, Chinese painting first started around 6000 years ago, used as basic decoration on pottery and lacquerware. It is referred to in Chinese as ‘guóhuà’, meaning ‘native painting’ to differentiate it from Western styles now also popular in China and is closely related to Chinese calligraphy. Both forms of art use brushes dipped in black ink or coloured pigments applied to silk or paper, with the focus very much on the technique and skill of the artist.
Gao Jianfu, Flying in the Rain
Ink and Wash Painting, Chinese Brush Paintings
Modern & Contemporary Chinese Art – Williams College Museum of Art
Chinese ink-wash painter presents 13-year retrospective - CGTN
Chinese Ink Painting: From Ancient Tradition to Contemporary Style — Shimu
The spirit and development of Chinese ink art-Videos-China Cultural Center in Den Hang
Contemporary Chinese Ink Art
The Abiding Allure of Landscape: Chinese Contemporary Ink Paintings at Sotheby's
Chinese women artists challenge male-dominated ink painting with traditional and modern styles, South China Morning Post