Traditional Chinese Paintings
Chinese painting is one of the oldest and continuous artistic traditions in the world. The earliest paintings were not representational but ornamental; they consisted of patterns or designs rather than pictures. Early pottery was painted with spirals, zigzags, dots, or animals. It was only during the Warring States Period(475-221 BC) that artists began to represent the world around them. Some of these paintings that represented the world around them included nature, animals and water. Traditional painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black or coloured ink. Lots of traditional painting were made into scrolls or hand scrolls, painted on album sheets, walls, and other materials.
Wise and Benevolent Women (列女仁智圖)
Wise and Benevolent Women is a magnificent, Chinese painting by Gu Kaizhi. It is in a 13th century Scene dating back to the Song Dynasty, and can be found in the palace Museum in Beijing. It illustrates the women described in the Han dynasty work. This amazing Painting is a 5 meter long scroll and is divided into 10 sections, with each section containing a short description in Chinese characters.
Along the River During the Qingming Festival (清明上河图)
Along the River During the Qingming Festival is a phenomenal painting by Song Dynasty artist Zhang Zeduan (1085–1145). This painting captures the daily life of people from the Song Dynasty period and offers glimpses of architecture and clothing from 1085 - 1145. The theme of Along the River During the Qingming Festival celebrates the festive spirit and worldly commotion at the Qingming Festival. It is often considered to be the most renowned work among all Chinese paintings, Chinese and it has been called "China's Mona Lisa”.