Expressive Chinese Painting: A Quick Guide to Painting Fruits and Vegetables

Author: Ning Jialu
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Chinese painting is one of the unique art forms of our nation and has long been favored by the people of China. Chinese painting is also a praiseworthy gem in the garden of world art. Chinese painting, especially Chinese freehand brushwork, emphasizes "capturing the essence while depicting the form" and "having the intention before the brush touches the paper." This means that before starting to paint, one must have a profound ideological concept with philosophical connotations, and then express emotions through the depicted objects, using scenery to convey feelings and symbolizing objects with meaning. Chinese painting emphasizes brushwork, primarily drawing on the principles of calligraphy, using techniques such as the central, side, and scattered brushstrokes. Brushwork techniques include smooth, reverse, (), (), rubbing, dotting, and coloring. The choice of brushwork techniques depends on the structure of the subject, and mastering these techniques requires long-term and persistent training. Chinese painting emphasizes composition. Ancient masters developed various composition methods, such as "arranging positions" and "using white as black." Modern artists have also incorporated Western painting composition theories into Chinese painting, resulting in the continuous emergence of beautiful and pleasing works. The tools and materials for Chinese painting are simple and easily accessible. A few brushes, an inkstone, several tubes of paint, and a stack of Xuan paper are all that's needed to paint. Of course, to excel in Chinese painting, one must also improve their literary and calligraphic skills. In recent years, there has been a growing enthusiasm for learning calligraphy and painting among the public, especially among middle-aged and elderly readers who have achieved a certain economic stability and ample time, making their desire to learn even more urgent. Therefore, providing well-regulated and standardized guidance on art techniques is a task that publishers must take seriously. This series of books strives to introduce the basic techniques of Chinese calligraphy and painting in a concise manner with low pricing and simple learning methods. The authors, Ning Jialu and Pei Lihua, both possess years of teaching experience. They have tailored their explanations to meet the needs of beginners in Chinese freehand brushwork. Each book starts with the most fundamental technique diagrams and gradually teaches you various introductory techniques of Chinese painting. Thus, this series of books is highly suitable as a primary textbook for art enthusiasts, senior university students, and children's art classes.