Chinese painting proficiency examination teaching materials

Author: Yu Jing
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Chinese painting can be divided into three major categories—floral-and-bird painting, landscape painting, and figure painting—based on content, and into two main techniques—fine brushwork and freehand painting. Fine brushwork features rigorous modeling and meticulous rendering, with a strong decorative flavor; freehand painting emphasizes brushwork charm, with simplified and concise modeling, focusing on capturing the vitality of the subject. This book primarily introduces freehand painting techniques. Following the knowledge points outlined in the Chinese painting proficiency standards, it organizes representative and commonly depicted themes. Using a step-by-step demonstration format, the book provides detailed analyses of the painting process to help readers achieve twice the result with half the effort.
In ancient times, learning to paint began with copying, with "transferring and replicating" being included by Xie He in the "Six Principles." Frequent copying and keen observation of life are essential to "capturing images without confusion" and to "emulating nature while expressing the inner spirit." May this book serve as a stepping stone for candidates and lovers of Chinese painting on their path to success.