Chinese paintings rank among the oldest artistic traditions in the world. The early Chinese paintings were ornamental and representational. These paintings consist of various patterns or designs and not only pictures. Stone Age pottery was painted with spiral, zigzags, dots, or animals. It was only during the Warring States Period that the artists began to depict the world around them. So these paintings can be an excellent gift for various occasions.
Chinese paintings in the traditional style involve the techniques like calligraphy, which was done with a brush dipped in black or colored ink. Oils were not used. These paintings were mostly done on paper and silk. The finished work was then pasted on scrolls that were hung or rolled up. Traditional painting also is done on albums and on walls, lacquer work and other medium. These traditional Chinese paintings are available in the art shops and will be an apt gift in a house warming party or a wedding ceremony.
Landscape paintings are also an important part of Chinese paintings. The landscape paintings first started during the Tang Dynasty. Both poets and painters were influenced with this concept of landscape paintings.
The landscape paintings further developed during the Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty as well as Ming Dynasty. Use of bright colors along with a combination of different light colors is the main attraction of the paintings.
These landscape paintings add to the beauty of any room. You can also gift these paintings to your loved ones.
You can also gift different types of Chinese brushes used for painting to someone who loves painting. Some of the type of painting brushes includes Hsieh chao pi (Crab claw brush, large and small sizes), Hua jan pi (brush for painting flowers) as well as Lan yu chu pi (brush for painting orchids and bamboo). Some of the brushes used for writing include T’u hao pi (rabbit's hair brush) as well as Hu ying pi (Hunan sheep's hair brush).
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In the present times, the Chinese paintings are dominated with the concept of socialism. The painters are encouraged to use this concept in their paintings. Chang Tsung-ts'ang, Chao Chi, Chao Meng-fu, Chao Yung, Chao Yüan, Chao Chih-ch'ien, Chao Tso, Cheng Hsieh, Chou Ch'en, Chou Fang, Chou Wen-ching, Chou Chih-mien, Chu Ta, Chu Te-jun, Tsou I-kui, Tsou Che are some of the popular Chinese painters who paintings you can gift your near and dear ones.
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