What is the history of art in China?

China has a long history of fine arts. Unlike Europe, where artistic styles are always changing, China's art has maintained amazing continuity for centuries. The works of the Ming Dynasty can also show the influence of the Tang Dynasty. A painting of the Qing Dynasty is very similar to a painting of the Song Dynasty. One reason is China's respect for tradition. The artist's first task is not to innovate, but to copy old works as realistically as possible-this is not plagiarism, but innovation to some extent.

China's widely spread religious and philosophical thoughts are also constantly influencing artistic creation. Without Taoism, China's paintings and Tang poems would not be like this. These themes are usually about living in harmony with nature. Even painting skills reveal the influence of the Yin-Yang theory of the master, some between the dialectical transformation of reality and reality, and some between the contrast of dry and wet brushwork. In China's works of art, there are always figures in Taoist myths and legends. In contrast, the influence of Buddhism is not so great, especially considering that Buddhism has been China with the development of practice. /kloc-After the 6th century, with the arrival of western missionaries, another image appeared in the west.

Due to economic reasons, the carriers of fine arts in China are limited to courts and universities. In addition, there are some lonely artists who create in rural and mountainous areas. This is often caused by some scholars and relegated officials who are dissatisfied with the current social situation and thus escape from reality. This situation often happens when dynasties change, such as the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, when the Manchu invaded.

The influence of China's art can be observed in the whole East Asian cultural circle. Especially in areas once ruled by China, such as North Korea and Viet Nam, or places where China people immigrated, such as Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Japanese art can't get rid of the influence of the central empire. In some areas, Japanese followers even surpassed their predecessors, such as lacquerware craft, which reached its peak in Japan. Since the16th century, China's handicrafts, especially porcelain, have been exported to Europe in large quantities, which has also had an impact on European art. The art of Taiwan Province Province and the artistic creation of China immigrants can be regarded as a part of China art.