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Chinese BrushPainting
You will know:
• How to hold and use the special painting tool
• What the “four gentlemen,” symbolize.
• Describe 4 characteristics of Chinese brush painting
• Name 2 famous painters
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Tool
Great Artists
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
Four GentlemenFour Gentlemen
CreditCredit
What do Chinese people use to write and paint?
•A brush made of animal’s hair
What does it look like?
Close Up
How do you hold it?
There are 4 popular themes of Chinese brush painting. These are known as the…
1. Orchid2. Bamboo3. Chrysanthemum4. Plum
--Four Gentlemen--Four Gentlemen
Orchid Symbol of Spring
Means: Bright promise , unity and modesty
By Hu Leping (1955- )By Hu Leping (1955- )
Bamboo
Symbol of Summer
Means endurance, flexibility and perseverance
By Xu Beihong (1895-1953)
Chrysanthemum
Symbol of the Autumn
Means triumphant in Life: Persistence, Patience and Fortitude.
By Wu ChengShuoBy Wu ChengShuo
Plum
Symbol of Winter
Meaning: 1.Secret promise of renewal 2.Continuity & Hardiness of Life
By Yu QinghaiBy Yu Qinghai
Characteristics of Brush Painting
• It is an ancient art form with more than 6,000 years of history.
• Subjects: Any objects can be drawn such as figures, landscapes, buildings, flowers, birds, animals, insects and fish.
Characteristics of Brush Painting
• Seldom follows the convention of central focus perspective or realistic portrayal, gives the painter freedom to better express his subjective feelings.
• Great artists were also great poets. The poems on the painting express the painter’s idea and emotions, and also provide decorative beauty to the painting.
Two artistic giants of the 20th century
• Qi Baishi injected his painting with typical Chinese farmer’s tastes—simple, pure and humorous.
• His favorite subjects--flowers, insects, birds, landscapes and human figures.
Qi Baishi(1863-1957)Qi Baishi(1863-1957)
Qi Baishi’s Painting--Calabashi
Qi Baishi’s Painting 2—Old man and Peach
2nd Artistic giant of the 20th century
• Xu Beihong borrowed techniques from Western painting.
• He was most accurate in the depiction of both spirit and form.
Xu Beihong(1895~1953)
His was most famous for his painting of horses.
The End
XieXie!(Thank you)
Chinese BrushPainting
Designed By Litao Wang Designed By Litao Wang Educational Technology Masters Program Educational Technology Masters Program
Texas A&M University, 2003 Texas A&M University, 2003
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