Senior University Chinese Painting Teaching Series: Flowers (Wisteria, Camellia, Azalea, Lotus, Narcissus, Morning Glory)

Author: Wu Dahong
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Chinese painting is a treasure of traditional Chinese culture, with a long history and has always been deeply loved by people. Its unique national style enjoys a high reputation in the history of world art. The origins of Chinese flower-and-bird painting can be traced back to the Neolithic Age, it blossomed in the Wei and Jin dynasties, and specialized in the Tang Dynasty. It became increasingly perfect in the Five Dynasties and reached its peak in the Song Dynasty. The styles of flower-and-bird painting have become increasingly diverse, and the methods of expression have been continuously enriched, including boneless, mixed brushwork, double, light color, heavy color, and ink wash forms. They are distinctive and spectacular. Learning knowledge and skills is a long-term endeavor, not achieved overnight. Most successful people can persevere. Learning to paint is the same; one must not be impatient for success. As the saying goes: "Sharpening the axe does not hinder felling the wood." Focusing on basic techniques will yield twice the result with half the effort.