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What is another name for Chinese paintings?

Chinese Painting in the traditional style is known today in Chinese as guó huà (国画 = Chinese Painting), meaning 'national' or 'native painting', as opposed to Western styles of art which became popular in China in the 20th century. Traditional painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black or colored ink; oils are not used. As with calligraphy, the most popular materials on which Chinese painting are made of are paper and silk. The finished work can be mounted on scrolls, such as hanging scrolls. Traditional painting can also be done on album sheets, walls, lacquerware, folding screens, and other media.The two main techniques in Chinese painting are:Chinese Painting: Meticulous - Gong-bi (工筆) often referred to as "court-style" paintingChinese Painting: Freehand - Shui-mo (水墨) loosely termed watercolour or brush painting. The Chinese character "mo" means ink and "shui" means water. This style is also referred to as "xie yi" (寫意) or freehand style.


What is the difference between easel painting and mural painting?

in mural painting,the artists creates his painting over an entire wall,the most lasting type is the fresco,which is painting pigments in wet plaster while the easel painting ae done on canvas.


Will a carved picture frame detract from the painting?

It depends on the type of painting and the lightness of the frame wood, in most cases it is safe to have a carved frame.


How much does the world's most expensive painting cost?

more than u can imagine


What is Rene Magritte most known for?

Rene Magritte was known mostly for painting weird abstract paintings, like a guy with a bowler hat and a pineapple for a face, u know, weeeiiiirrrddd stuff. Answer 2: His paintings were surrealistic, not abstract. Abstract means no recognisable subject at all.

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In which Chinese dynasty was Chinese brush painting started to become popular?

Chinese brush painting is widely regarded as one of the oldest forms of art that continue to be in use to this day. Chinese brush painting has its roots in an artistic tradition that spans several thousand years, but is most prominently associated with Chinese culture beginning around what is known as the Warring States period, circa 475-221 BC. Chinese brush painting began to truly flourish during the Jin Dynasty (265-420 AD).


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What style of painting is most modern is not a fact, it is an opinion. In my opinion, abstract art is most modern.


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the most common figurative language (s) are English and Chinese.


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What is the most common langue in the world?

Mandarin Chinese.