Chinese brush painting started in 4000 B.C and developed for 6000 years making it one of the oldest techniques for painting that still lives today. When using this technique, a very fine tip brush called "Chinese Brush" is used. The fine tip is used for the wide range of designs and the calligraphy in the painting. The brush techniques are based on the thickness and the texture of the stroke used mainly for tree and plant drawing. The brush strokes are said to give rhythm and beauty to give the painting more meaning. Types of brushes used in Chinese brush painting are Hsieh Chao Pi (Crab claw brush for small and large), Hua Jan Pi ( painting flowers brush) and Lan Yu Chu Pi (painting orchids and bamboo brush). Brushes used for writing are T'u hao pi (rabbits hair brush) and Hu Ying Pi (Human sheep's hair brush). The paintings are usually drawn o Chinese paper or silk. Composition and space in the painting is very important because the painting does not require reality or a strict point of view only creativity and imagination is required.
"Flower and Bird"
The "Flower and Bird" painting symbolizes the thoughts and feelings of humans as well as beauty through the birds and plants of nature. It includes a variety of different brush strokes and also includes calligraphy. Painting in this style requires a lot of thinking on where to put everything and composition and space play a big part in this painting. Based on how much ink you use, the painting will be either deep in color or translucent and light in color. The red seal and the calligraphy are there to express the theme and message of the painting and also completing it by capturing the beauty of the painting.
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