Category Archives: Oil Painting

Chinese Modern Paintings

Posted on November 26, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Beginning with the New Culture Movement, Chinese artists started to adopt using Western techniques. It also was during this time that oil painting was introduced to China. In the early years of the People's Republic of China, Chinese artists were … Continue reading →

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The Differences between Chinese Landscapes and Western Landscapes

Posted on October 16, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Landscape painting is the major theme of Chinese paintings in china, it origins from the Eastern Jin Dynasty, which is 1600 years ago. In china, landscape painting is called “Shan Shui”, which means mountain and river (Shaw 1988). Usually the … Continue reading →

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Tips for Oil Painting Collection

Posted on September 18, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Oil painting is enduring in the world, which is accepted by more and more countries. In Chinese paintings market has gradually become matured. A large number of well-educated art lovers with the new concept become the collectors. The following article is about … Continue reading →

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The Four Types of Oil Painting

Posted on September 10, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Since the new period，Chinese contemporary oil painting can be divided into the following four main tendencies: Firstly, the realistic type of painting, which plays the most important part in Chinese oil paintings. It is no coincidence, but the option of … Continue reading →

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The King of Birds Peacock in Chinese Paintings

Posted on September 6, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Chinese ancient people believed that there would be treasures where phoenix stayed, and they also said that the family which the peacock stayed at would prosper. It's a symbol of auspicious, nobility, beauty and power. Peacock also symbolizes civilization and … Continue reading →

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Symbolic Meaning of Peach in Chinese Painting

Posted on August 27, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Almost all traditional Chinese paintings are filled with symbolic meaning. It’s never just a painting of a waterfall, or embroidery of a “pretty phoenix.” If you’ve ever looked around in Chinatown, or observed Chinese paintings, pottery, clothing–even toys and dishes, … Continue reading →

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