Tag Archives: Lotus

Lotus: Popular Subject in Chinese Paintings

Posted on August 9, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Chinese paintings with lotus are elegantly painted and may include fish (prosperity) and auspicious birds. As one of the most painted flowers, mainly thanks to the Buddhist influence, the lotus is of unique importance in Chinese folklore and symbolism. It is … Continue reading →

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Traditional Chinese Painting

Posted on May 23, 2013 by CNArtGallery

When I type “Chinese” into the Google search, there is an automatic content appeared named “Chinese painting”. And then, I know how popular the Chinese painting is in all over the world, at least in the eye of Google search engine. As … Continue reading →

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Four Gentlemen in Chinese Paintings

Posted on April 11, 2013 by CNArtGallery

In Chinese art, plants including  the orchid, the bamboo, the chrysanthemum, and the plum blossom are called The Four Gentlemen. The Four Gentlemen, also called the Four Noble Ones, The term compares the four plants to Confucianist junzi, or "gentlemen". They … Continue reading →

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Lotus in Chinese Painting

Posted on February 22, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Lotus is a kind of beautiful plant, with its roots in the mud; the lotus flower rises through the murky water to blossom clean and bright, symbolizing rebirth, resurrection and cleansing. In China, lotus is a popular subject in Chinese painting. The … Continue reading →

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