Arts Reviewer 2nd Qtr 1st Mx PDF

***Arts reviewer*** ***2nd qrtr 1st mx*** **Chinese Painting** -------------------- \>*Origins*: Dates back to prehistoric humans using red ochre and black pigment for cave paintings (hunting scenes). \>*Landscape Painting*: Considered the pinnacle of Chinese art; reflects harmony between nature...

***Arts reviewer*** ***2nd qrtr 1st mx*** **Chinese Painting** -------------------- \>*Origins*: Dates back to prehistoric humans using red ochre and black pigment for cave paintings (hunting scenes). \>*Landscape Painting*: Considered the pinnacle of Chinese art; reflects harmony between nature and humanity (tianren heyi). \>*Wang Hui (1632-1717)*: Noted for aerial perspective and intricate brushwork; part of the \"Four Wangs\" group of painters. \>*Asymmetrical Balance*: Achieving visual weight without identical sides. \>*Harmony*: All parts of an artwork complement each other. **Calligraphy** --------------- \>*Definition*: Ornamental writing using a brush in East Asia; reflects the character and mind of the writer. \>*Connection to Painting*: Basic strokes in calligraphy form the foundation of brush painting techniques. **Philosophical Influences** ---------------------------- \>Influenced by Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. \>Art is about understanding the relationship between nature and humanity. **Notable Theories and Principles** ----------------------------------- \>*Kuo Hsi*: Advocated for deep connection with the landscape to reveal its significance. \>Xie He's Six Canons of Painting: -*Spirit Resonance (Qìng)*: Vitality and energy in art; captures the artist\'s emotional connection. It gives life to the painting, meaning color(elements). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -*Bone Method (Gǔfǎ):* Texture and brushwork; emphasizes the connection between handwriting and character. Emphasizes line and texture(elements). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -*Correspondence to the Object (Yingwu)*: Accuracy in the depiction of form and shape. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -*Suitability to Type (Suilei)*: Correct use of color, including layers, values, and tones. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -*Division and Planning (Jingying)*: Importance of composition and arrangement; framing and spatial depth. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -*Transmission by Copying (Chuanyi)*: Learning from past works and nature; copying as a means of mastering art. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Korean Painting (108 C.E.)** ------------------------------ \>Emerged as an independent form, heavily influenced by Chinese painting until the Joseon dynasty. \>Common Subjects: Landscapes, Buddhist themes, celestial observations. \>Categories: -*Landscape Paintings* -*Minhwa*: Minhwa means "painting of the people" or "popular painting". Traditional folk paintings. It was often made by anonymous craftsmen who were faithful to the styles, canons, and genres inherited from the past. It involves a magical dimension. It\'s believed to possess virtues and to protect the owner and his family from evil forces. -The Four Gracious Plants/Four Gentlemen/Four Noble Ones: -*Chrysanthemum*: Symbolizes productivity and autumn. -*Bamboo*: Represents integrity and resilience, associated with winter. -*Orchids*: Signifies refinement and elegance, linked to summer. -*Plum Blossom*: Represents courage and perseverance, symbolizing spring. -*Portrait Styles*: Detailed representation of individuals. **Japanese Printmaking** ------------------------ \>*Woodblock Printing*: Technique for creating multiple copies of artwork; evolved from textile printing. \>*Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858)*: Known for asymmetrical balance in woodblock prints, created over 5,000 prints. \>*Ukiyo-e*: \"Pictures of the floating world,\" depicting carefree daily life; popular among affluent families. Produced by using different media. The artists produced woodblock prints and paintings of such subjects as female beauties; kabuki actors and sumo wrestles and many more.