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Chinese Art

Four Treasures of the StudyFour Treasures of the Study is an expression used to denote the brush, ink, paper and ink -stone used in Chinese and other East Asian calligraphic traditions.

Chinese brush A traditional brush pen is not only an essential study tool, but also has special charm in the expression of Chinese calligraphy and painting.

Ink

Although ink gives an impression of very few varieties, it is a very vital tool for ancient calligraphy.

Paper

Paper is one of the four great inventions of ancient China. It has spread all around the world.

Inkstone

In a way, the inkstone is the most important one for its solid texture which can last for hundreds of years.

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Chinese Calligraphy is a form of calligraphy widely practised in China and revered in the Chinese cultural sphere, which often includes Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Vietnam.

Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese Calligraphy

• Traditional Chinese painting involves essentially the same

techniques as Chinese calligraphy and is done with a brush

dipped in black or colored ink; oils are not used.

Chinese Painting

The two main techniques in

Chinese painting are: • 1 、 Gong-bi ( 工

筆 ), meaning "meticulous", uses highly detailed brushstrokes that delimit details very precisely.

• 2 、 Ink and wash painting, also loosely termed watercolour or brush painting, and also known as "literati painting"

Gongbi（ fine brushwork ）

Ink and wash

painting

Pottery• Chinese ceramic ware

shows a continuous development since the pre-dynastic periods, and is one of the most significant forms of Chinese art.

Chinese Ceramics

Sources• http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_art#Visual_art

http://cn.bing.com/search?q=chinese+art&go=&qs=ds&form=BMC

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• Student ： Bonnie• Teacher ： Ms. Dot• June 9th 2015