Cho Han has written:

'Two twelfth century texts on Chinese painting' -- subject(s): Chinese Landscape painting, Chinese Painting, Landscape painting, Chinese, Painting, Painting, Chinese, Technique

Chinese art or also known as gou hua (Chinese term meaning “national painting”) is visual art that originated in or is practiced in China, Greater China or by Chinese artist. Chinese art strives to achieve the value of the soul and deep connection. One of its standout features is the degree to which it represents the social system that has come into existence in Chinese culture at various periods.

China is best known for spectacular ceramics, pottery, bronze castings, calligraphy, painting and jade. Chinese art was primarily made for either utilitarian or spiritual process, that why the Chinese arts is very precious for the Chinese people.

The drawings, painting, engravings of animals and flowers among others, have beyond their decorative aspect, a symbolic value evocative or power, financial success, matrimonial happiness, and good health. They are also given the capacity to ward off harmful influences such as demons and disease.

Ci Lin has written:

'The art of Chinese painting'

'Zhongguo hui hua yi shu' -- subject(s): Chinese Painting, Painting, Chinese

'Chinese painting' -- subject(s): Chinese Painting

Xingge Sun has written:

'Shiwanshanren hua ji' -- subject- s -: Calligraphy, Chinese, Catalogs, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Landscape painting, Chinese Painting, Landscape painting, Chinese, Painting, Chinese

Yen-shao Lu has written:

'Shan shui hua ch'u I' -- subject(s): Chinese Painting, Chinese Watercolor painting, Painting, Painting, Chinese, Technique, Watercolor painting, Watercolor painting, Chinese