Arts

• During Tan dynasty, the subjects in the paintings were mostly landscapes, used in attempt to capture the natural form of nature
• During Tan dynasty, the subjects in the paintngs were mostly landscapes, used in attempt to capture the natural form of nature
• Paintings - Became a leisure activity among amateurs, aristocrats, and scholar-officials
• Calligraphy - Is the art of making decorative letterings or handwriting, usually with a brush dipped in black or colored ink.
• Calligraphy - •One of the highest purest forms of painting
• It takes years to master the art of calligraphy. There are at least 40 000 characters that must master
• Architecture - Buddhist tenets and Indian art
• Symmetry a highly emphasized in architecture, and this is seen in grand palaces and farmhouse.
• •Chinese traditional house include the curved tile roof, floral patterns on wooden pillars, and delicate applique designs on windows
• Feng shui is one of the pillars of ancient Chinese architectural theory and soul of traditional architecture.
• Porcelain is one of the materials commonly associated with China. Porcelain stone and China clay are the materials.
• Song dynasty (960-1279) monocrome porcelain, Celadon or green porcelain
• •Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) cobalt blue paintings and flower motifs
• •Ming dynasty (1368-1644) variety of design moon light blue, rose pink, peach bloom, and rice grain
• Qing dynasty (1644-1912) painted landscaped and polychome decorations as well for its flower and bird design.
• •Lantern making originated from the Eastern Han dynasty.
• Lanterns - Lantern may be as intricate as possible such as paintings, paper-cutting, pricking, and seaming
• Toys reflect the beliefs, world views, tastes, and customs
• Folk toys - Used either for play or for decorative purposes
• Materials use to create toys are cloth, grass, straw, clay, and paper
• •There are also festival toys, such as lanterns in shapes of animal and object.
• Called zhiyuan in ancient China, kite was pivotal during wars, especially during Spring and Autumn between 770 BC and 476 BC
• kite was pivotal during wars, especially during Spring and Autumn between 770 BC and 476 BC.
• •Mo Zi - constructed a wooden kite in 3 years, only to fail after a day of flying it
• •Lu Ban - a kite used to spy on an enemy.
• Japanese art - Is an ancient culture that is remarkably unique. Because its isolation as an island country.

  •Influenced by Asia, Europe, and America
• Wabi-sabi -Imperfection
• Miyabi -Elegance
• Shibui -Subtleness 
• Iki -Originality
• Jo ha kyu - Slow
• Yugen - Mystery
• Geido - Discipline
• Ensou -Void
• Kawaii -Cute
• A style of painting called the ukiyo-e a very distinctive, dramatic way of using lines and colors in landscapes, portraits, and other subjects.
• Japanese Architecture - A blend of Chinese influence and Japanese innovations.
• Temples in Kamakura are examples of architecture from 13th century.
• Temple in Kamakura

  
• Japanese calligraphy Influenced by Chinese. After the invention of the hiragana and katakana (commonly used syllables)