Painting across borders

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Authentic beauty Beijing Fine Art Academy has in its collection several works that are considered iconic in the depiction of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, such as A Harvest of Delight in which late painter Huang Zhou drew a vivid harvest scene of singing and dancing. In September, resident painters of Beijing Fine Art Academy traveled to Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang, for …

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Memories of a master

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Visitors to The Road to China Modern Art, an exhibition at Tsinghua University Art Museum in Beijing running until Jan 3. CHINA DAILY In an article written to commemorate the death of Lin Fengmian, painter Wu Guanzhong recounted the events of a trip to Hong Kong in 1989, when he attempted to call the former teacher. Lin had been Wu's …

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Memories of a master

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Visitors to The Road to China Modern Art, an exhibition at Tsinghua University Art Museum in Beijing running until Jan 3. CHINA DAILY In an article written to commemorate the death of Lin Fengmian, painter Wu Guanzhong recounted the events of a trip to Hong Kong in 1989, when he attempted to call the former teacher. Lin had been Wu's …

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Memories of a master

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Exhibition sheds light on late artist paying tribute to the man who guided him on the odyssey, Lin Qi reports. Lin had been Wu's headmaster at the Hangzhou National College of Art, today's China Academy of Art, in Zhejiang province. Xu Hong, a co-curator of the exhibition, says whether it is Chinese ink paintings or oils, Lin's work reveals the …

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Memories of a master

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Visitors to The Road to China Modern Art, an exhibition at Tsinghua University Art Museum in Beijing running until Jan 3. CHINA DAILY In an article written to commemorate the death of Lin Fengmian, painter Wu Guanzhong recounted the events of a trip to Hong Kong in 1989, when he attempted to call the former teacher. Lin had been Wu's …

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Memories of a master

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Pipa and Fair Lady, also by Lin. Currently part of the collection of Shanghai's China Art Museum, the painting depicts jiashan, or a faux mountain, an important part of classical Chinese gardens that are piled with hollow rocks of varying sizes, shapes and textures. In a departure from the traditional way of depicting gardens, Wu used ink lines and colored …

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CHINA DAILY Dramatic changes Dramatic social changes in 20th-century China are reflected in the works of artists of the time, which, in return, helped promote reforms that shaped the cultural landscape. CHINA DAILY Raw energy and style Wu Changshuo, a prominent figure of 20th-century art, was known for researching the characters inscribed on stone drums, believed to be a legacy …

Art China Chinese Beijing Tsinghua University

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Ink artist brings his land to life in landscape works

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Xue Liang's landscape paintings are on display at the National Art Museum of China. The energy delivered by Xue's strokes reminds one of Fu Baoshi, a great landscape artist of the 20th century who more than six decades ago led a team of Jiangsu painters to travel across the country, depicting "new scenery" after the founding of the People's Republic …

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Legacy of the south South China's Guangdong province has been a gateway for exchanges between the country and the rest of the world since ancient times. The exhibition, running until Feb 16, is the latest installment of Ink Splendor and Cultural Context, a series in which the national art museum collaborates with art museums around the country that rotate exhibits …

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Artist displays pride in culture

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Growing up in the Regong region of the Huangnan Tibetan autonomous prefecture in southeastern Qinghai, Nyingbum's family and village faced poverty. With two younger brothers and four elder sisters, he took on the responsibility of supporting his family and began an apprenticeship under thangka master Shawo Tsering, who was a student of renowned artist Zhang Daqian, one of the most …

Nyingbum Painting Thangka Huangnan Regong

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Chef's Artistic Journey: From Poverty to International Recognition

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A talented chef at Tsinghua University, Liu Tao, has gained widespread attention for his unwavering dedication to painting. Despite his humble upbringing, he has pursued his passion with unwavering determination, showcasing his artwork in exhibitions both domestically and internationally. His perseverance and talent have resulted in his work being displayed at prestigious venues like the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Liu …

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Sculpt the time The year 1958 saw the unveiling of the Monument to People's Heroes in Beijing. The carving of the reliefs, the bottom of which depicted critical moments in the progress of the Chinese revolution over a century, was the work of prominent sculptors, several of whom also taught at the Central Academy of Fine Arts and helped usher …

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Masterful Journey: Artist's Pursuit of Thangka Art Sparks Pride and Inspiration

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The article highlights the dedication and passion of Niangben, an artist who founded the Qinghai Huangnan Regong Painting Institute in 2006. Niangben's journey to introduce thangka art to more people has spanned over two decades, with his works displayed in various cities and countries. He believes that thangka holds great potential for creativity and bridging ancient and modern themes. Niangben's …

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Thangka Artist's Passion and Perseverance Fuel Artistic Legacy

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Thangka artist Niangben's passion for the art form has led him to establish the Qinghai Huangnan Regong Painting Institute, a center dedicated to preserving and promoting the intangible cultural heritage of Regong art. The institute offers learning opportunities for children from low-income families, providing them with free meals, housing and education. Niangben's dedication to the art has resulted in numerous …

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Masterful Journey: Artist Niangben Shares Artistic Journey Through Thangka Art

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The article highlights the dedication and passion of Niangben, an artist who founded the Qinghai Huangnan Regong Painting Institute in 2006. Niangben's journey to introduce thangka art to more people has spanned over two decades, with his works displayed in various cities worldwide. He is motivated by the desire to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of Tibet through …

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A Journey Through the Evolution of Printmaking: Exploring the Legacy of the Suzhou School of Fine Arts

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The article showcases an ongoing exhibition titled 'Accumulation' at the Art Museum of Central Academy of Fine Arts. The exhibition features 10 leading artists who have shaped the history of printmaking. Each artist brings their unique style and perspective to the exhibition, enriching the presentation and pushing the boundaries of printmaking.

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Rediscovering African Art: A Journey Through History and Culture

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An exhibition titled 'African Art: A New Rediscovery' is showcasing over 200 works of art from 18th and 19th century Africa. The exhibition explores the influence of traditional African arts and crafts on the development of modern art, with a focus on the aesthetics and interpretations of objects of daily life by renowned artists like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.

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A Journey Through the Evolution of Printmaking: Exploring the Legacy of the Suzhou School of Fine Arts

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The article showcases an ongoing exhibition titled 'Accumulation' at the Art Museum of Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. The exhibition features 10 leading artists who have shaped the history of printmaking, showcasing their diverse styles and cross-disciplinary approaches. The exhibition runs until November 24 and offers a glimpse into the evolution of print as an art form.

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A Journey Through the Evolution of Printmaking: Exploring the Legacy of the Suzhou School of Fine Arts

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The article showcases an ongoing exhibition titled 'Accumulation' at the Art Museum of Central Academy of Fine Arts. The exhibition features 10 leading artists who have shaped the history of printmaking. Each artist brings their unique style and perspective to the exhibition, enriching the presentation and pushing the boundaries of printmaking.

Culture History Art Art History Suzhou

2 months ago

East China and Taiwan Artists Showcase Diverse Artistic Expressions in Taipei Exhibition

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A total of 81 paintings and works of calligraphy by 47 artists from East China's Fujian province and Taiwan are on display in Taipei. The exhibition features a diverse range of Chinese artistic expressions, including traditional ink painting, color painting, calligraphy, seal carving and artistic stone collection, showcasing the rich and varied heritage of Chinese art.

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East China and Taiwan Artists Showcase Diverse Artistic Heritage in Taipei Exhibition

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A total of 81 paintings and works of calligraphy by 47 artists from East China's Fujian province and Taiwan are on display in Taipei. The exhibition features a diverse range of Chinese artistic expressions, including traditional ink painting, color painting, calligraphy, seal carving and artistic stone collection, showcasing the rich and varied heritage of Chinese art.

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2 months, 1 week ago

A Journey Through the Mogao Caves: Exploring the Vision of a Master Painter

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An exhibition showcasing the works of artist Chang Shuhong, who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Mogao Caves, is currently on display at the Zhejiang Provincial Museum in Hangzhou. Visitors can explore the artist's journey through the caves, with his paintings reflecting the beauty and cultural significance of the place.

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Art crosses boundaries to exciting era

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Award-winning works and entries at the 14th National Exhibition of Fine Arts are on show at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing. ZHENG BINBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Exhibition gives panoramic view of intricate skill and design in China, offering vivid portrayal of ordinary people, Lin Qi reports. The elliptical Hall No 1 on the ground floor of the National …

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Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

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A Tang Dynasty portrait of centenarian Fu Sheng, a brave scholar who spent his lifetime protecting Confucianism around the 3rd to 2nd centuries BC. By "interpreting rituals with benevolence", Confucius, a pioneering educator who also first initiated private schools in China, established an all-encompassing moral code that was closely tied to human nature. More than 300 years later, Emperor Wu …

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Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

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A Tang Dynasty portrait of centenarian Fu Sheng, a brave scholar who spent his lifetime protecting Confucianism around the 3rd to 2nd centuries BC. By "interpreting rituals with benevolence", Confucius, a pioneering educator who also first initiated private schools in China, established an all-encompassing moral code that was closely tied to human nature. More than 300 years later, Emperor Wu …

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Artist's Beijing solo continues literati painting tradition

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2024 No.4, by Shen Xiaotong The paintings of Chinese artist Shen Xiaotong, who is holding a solo exhibition at Beijing's Sukie Gallery, usually give viewers two opposing impressions. At first glance, one is taken aback by the striking, unrelenting red, green, or blue hues dominating his canvases, especially his large-scale works. Upon closer examination, the intensity of his work abates …

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Artist's Beijing solo continues literati painting tradition

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2024 No.3, by Shen Xiaotong "Shen Xiaotong's artistic career has traversed the 40-year evolution of China's contemporary art scene," said Xing Yu, curator of the artist's Beijing solo. Quoting the Freudian theory of psychoanalysis, Xing highlighted that the artist's latest creation had departed from his early conceptual paintings rooted in the id, to the literati-style painting driven by the super-ego. …

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Renmin University exhibition highlights CPC's journey

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An exhibition about the Communist Party of China in Yan'an from 1935 to 1948 and Chinese modernization is held at the new Renmin University of China campus in Tongzhou district, Beijing on Saturday. Established in 1937 by the Party as the first modern university, predated by Shanbei Public School, RUC pledges to continue dedicating itself to studying, interpreting, and upholding …

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Renmin University exhibition highlights CPC's journey

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An exhibition about the Communist Party of China in Yan'an from 1935 to 1948 and Chinese modernization is held at the new Renmin University of China campus in Tongzhou district, Beijing on Saturday. The 13 years in Yan'an was a critical period for the Party in exploring Chinese modernization, laying a solid foundation for national independence and people's liberation, and …

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Zhejiang painters revive legacy of elegance

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Lacquer art of Yi Ethnic Group, by Gu Shengyue. "Imperial academy" painters serving the court of Southern Song period developed a style in which the fine brushwork, neat composition and vibrant colors jointly accentuate a majestic and serene mood that not only pleased the rulers but has also been followed by artists of future generations. Today in Hangzhou, the provincial …

Art Zhejiang Painters

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Hangzhou teacher brings art and inspiration to Tibetan boarding school

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The art room is well-equipped with plaster busts for basic sketching, as well as an assortment of painting tools and supplies in the adjacent storage room at the Gala Boarding Elementary School at the Gala township of Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. "Wu's presence has greatly supported our art education and enriched the lives of our boarding students," said …

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Hangzhou teacher brings art and inspiration to Tibetan boarding school

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Wu Pengbo, an art teacher from Hangzhou of Zhejiang province is sorting students' painting at the Gala township of Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. "Previously, the school had no dedicated art teacher, and other teachers, who were not professionally trained but served as substitutes for art teachers, sometimes lacked confidence," Principal Mao said. I also support Wu's suggestion to …

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Hangzhou teacher brings art and inspiration to Tibetan boarding school

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Art supplies are stored at the art classroom of an elementary school at the Gala township of Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. A true family Though Wu has been at the school for less than a month, he has forged strong bonds with students and teachers. Han and Tibetan people truly are one family; there is no real difference. …

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Hangzhou teacher brings art and inspiration to Tibetan boarding school

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The art room is well-equipped with plaster busts for basic sketching, as well as an assortment of painting tools and supplies in the adjacent storage room at the Gala Boarding Elementary School at the Gala township of Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. "Wu's presence has greatly supported our art education and enriched the lives of our boarding students," said …

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Hangzhou teacher brings art and inspiration to Tibetan boarding school

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Art supplies are stored at the art classroom of an elementary school at the Gala township of Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. A true family Though Wu has been at the school for less than a month, he has forged strong bonds with students and teachers. Han and Tibetan people truly are one family; there is no real difference. …

Tibetan Han Boarding School

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Hangzhou teacher brings art and inspiration to Tibetan boarding school

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Wu Pengbo, an art teacher from Hangzhou of Zhejiang province is sorting students' painting at the Gala township of Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. "Previously, the school had no dedicated art teacher, and other teachers, who were not professionally trained but served as substitutes for art teachers, sometimes lacked confidence," Principal Mao said. I also support Wu's suggestion to …

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Poetic painting A poetic sense with philosophical overtones has long been pursued by Chinese landscape painters. When layering strokes either boldly or subtly, artists tried to build a spiritual link with the universe and to give the viewers a sense of time and space, while leaving room for imagination and meditation. Poetry in Chinese Mountains and Waters Paintings is a …

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Exhibition brings Silk Road culture to universities in Taiwan

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TAIPEI -- A touring exhibition is giving students at three universities in Taiwan the opportunity to experience the famous murals and other artworks from Dunhuang in Northwest China's Gansu province, home to the Mogao Grottoes and a cultural landmark along the ancient Silk Road. The exhibition, organized by the Sheen Chuen-Chi Cultural & Educational Foundation, the Dunhuang Academy and the …

Exhibition Taiwan Dunhuang Shih Murals

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Artists create strokes of genius

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CBD, a work by Bai Yuping, is part of the ongoing exhibition Picturesque Land at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Several decades ago, Gu Yizhou and five artists from the Beijing Fine Art Academy who specialized in traditional Chinese ink painting conducted staged city walks from east to west across Beijing. It replicates the blooming spring, documenting the …

Art Painting

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Artists create strokes of genius

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CBD, a work by Bai Yuping, is part of the ongoing exhibition Picturesque Land at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Several decades ago, Gu Yizhou and five artists from the Beijing Fine Art Academy who specialized in traditional Chinese ink painting conducted staged city walks from east to west across Beijing. It replicates the blooming spring, documenting the …

Painting Traditional Ink Fine Art

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Artists create strokes of genius

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CBD, a work by Bai Yuping, is part of the ongoing exhibition Picturesque Land at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Several decades ago, Gu Yizhou and five artists from the Beijing Fine Art Academy who specialized in traditional Chinese ink painting conducted staged city walks from east to west across Beijing. It replicates the blooming spring, documenting the …

Art Painting

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Painting with the colors of nature

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Yuan Xiaolou's exhibition at the National Museum of China demonstrates his exploration of mineral pigments to convey the cultural spirit of the country. People have used mineral pigments, the colors of nature, for tens of thousands of years to capture scenes of their lives and cultures, as rock paintings and murals vividly attest. He seeks not only to interpret his …

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Painting with the colors of nature

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Yuan Xiaolou's exhibition at the National Museum of China demonstrates his exploration of mineral pigments to convey the cultural spirit of the country. People have used mineral pigments, the colors of nature, for tens of thousands of years to capture scenes of their lives and cultures, as rock paintings and murals vividly attest. He seeks not only to interpret his …

Mineral Pigments

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Painting with the colors of nature

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Yuan Xiaolou's exhibition at the National Museum of China demonstrates his exploration of mineral pigments to convey the cultural spirit of the country. People have used mineral pigments, the colors of nature, for tens of thousands of years to capture scenes of their lives and cultures, as rock paintings and murals vividly attest. He seeks not only to interpret his …

Mineral Pigments China Cultural National Museum

4 months, 1 week ago

Chinese artist showcases traditional paintings in New York

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Liu Jingtao, a Chinese artist from Central China's Hubei province, introduces one of his works at an exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Aug 15, 2024. Chinese artist Liu Jingtao on Thursday kicked off his solo exhibition of 17 artworks on Chinese landscapes, Tibetan buddhist art, and fine-brush flower-and-bird paintings in New York City. Liu, an artist …

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Spirit of creativity The Spirit of Zhong, an exhibition now on in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, gathers workmanship and design by dozens of artists, designers and inheritors of traditional handicrafts. The CAFA art museum is now showing a selection from this assembly of works, including oil works, Chinese ink paintings, prints and sculptures, to offer a glimpse of the evolution of …

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Chinese artist showcases traditional paintings in New York

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Liu Jingtao, a Chinese artist from Central China's Hubei province, introduces one of his works at an exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Aug 15, 2024. Chinese artist Liu Jingtao on Thursday kicked off his solo exhibition of 17 artworks on Chinese landscapes, Tibetan buddhist art, and fine-brush flower-and-bird paintings in New York City. Liu, an artist …

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Poetic brushwork relates a narrative

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A farewell painting by Wen Zhengming for his friend Wang Chong. "All I'm seeing is a mighty bird who's about to soar and vanish from my aging sight," Wen told Wang, who's leaving for an exam held by the Ming Dynasty government, the passing of which would allow him to continue his dream of becoming a court official. "One cannot …

Exam Painting Wang Wen Pang Zhu Ruoji

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Growing a new branch of art in literary soil

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Bamboo and Stone, one of the only two surviving paintings by Su Shi, is a highlight of the exhibition Wu Jin Zang running at Nanjing Museum till Aug 18. Anyone other than him would not do," says Pang Ou, ancient Chinese painting and calligraphy expert from the prestigious Nanjing Museum, located in Nanjing city, eastern China's Jiangsu province. And they, …

Painting Chinese Art Shi Nanjing Pang Su Shi Literati Painting

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Poetic brushwork relates a narrative

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A farewell painting by Wen Zhengming for his friend Wang Chong. "All I'm seeing is a mighty bird who's about to soar and vanish from my aging sight," Wen told Wang, who's leaving for an exam held by the Ming Dynasty government, the passing of which would allow him to continue his dream of becoming a court official. "One cannot …

Exam Painting Wang Wen Pang Zhu Ruoji