Chinese Painting
Old and New
Chinese painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Painting in the traditional style is known today in Chinese as guóhuà (simplified Chinese: 国画; traditional Chinese: 國畫), meaning "national" or "native painting", as opposed to Western styles of art which became popular in China in the 20th century. Traditional painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black ink or coloured pigments; oils are not used. As with calligraphy, the most popular materials on which paintings are made are paper and silk. The finished work can be mounted on scrolls, such as hanging scrolls or handscrolls. Traditional painting can also be done on album sheets, walls, lacquerware, folding screens, and other media.
What will go in the Journal? 3 or 4 Page Spread.
On one page: Three photo examples of Ancient Chinese Painting
On other page: Three photo examples of Modern Chinese Painting
Add (middle or an area where it makes sense): Write three things that are the same or similar between the Ancient and Modern art. Write three things that are different between the Ancient and Modern Art.
On a separate page. Try copying some Chinese calligraphy. Use a paint brush and black watercolor paint.
Journal Page should be visually appealing when complete. This is a combination of a collection of information and interesting visuals.
***You may include anything else you feel necessary in your journal. This book should be a way for you to dive into studying these different points in art history.
On one page: Three photo examples of Ancient Chinese Painting
On other page: Three photo examples of Modern Chinese Painting
Add (middle or an area where it makes sense): Write three things that are the same or similar between the Ancient and Modern art. Write three things that are different between the Ancient and Modern Art.
On a separate page. Try copying some Chinese calligraphy. Use a paint brush and black watercolor paint.
Journal Page should be visually appealing when complete. This is a combination of a collection of information and interesting visuals.
***You may include anything else you feel necessary in your journal. This book should be a way for you to dive into studying these different points in art history.