Do you know about Chinese painting? It is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It 1 (have) a long history and fine traditions in the field of art in the world.
2 (draw) a Chinese painting, you need a writing brush, ink (墨), rice paper, and ink stone. Especially, rice paper (xuan paper) is the best tool for Chinese painting because it allows the writing brush, wet with Chinese ink and held in a well-trained hand to move 3 (free) on it.
Three main subjects of Chinese pointing are human figures (人物), landscapes, and birds and 4 (flower). For example, the painting of ladies, the painting of mountains, and the painting of insects and fish. Figure painting became highly 5 (develop) during the Tang dynasty. And landscape painting 6 (reach) its height during the Song dynasty.
Two main techniques (技巧) can be found in Chinese painting. One 7 (be) gongbi often referred to as “fine-line” painting. This style of painting pays close attention to detail. Very often it 8 (use) to draw people or animals. The other is freehand style, referred to as “xieyf”. It pays more attention to expressing an 9 (artist) feelings. Artists often use this technique in landscape paintings.
Chinese paintings do not try to draw the out-looking of a subject, but 10 (it) nature or character. Every area of the painting is interesting to the eye.
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