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Tag: Chinese painting
Yao Shaohua: The Grand Spirit of Tigers in Ink
Yao Shaohua was born in 1942 into an artistic family in Beijing, with ancestral roots in Dong’e, Shandong. He studied under Hu Shuang’an and He Haixia—both celebrated disciples of the great masters Zhang Daqian and Zhang Shanzi—inheriting the finest tradition of Chinese tiger painting. Today Yao is executive vice chairman of the China Calligraphy and
Guan Huixue: Painting the Quiet Fullness of Everyday Life
In this edition of *Art Speaks*, we meet Guan Huixue, a painter rooted in the banks of the Grand Canal. A member of the China Artists Association and vice chairman of the Tongzhou Artists Association, he studied fine arts at Tongzhou No. 4 Middle School under the traditional painting master Guo Dumin, pursued oil painting
Chinese Art as Diplomatic Gifts: Themes & Etiquette
Chinese Art as Diplomatic Gifts: Themes & Etiquette When a gift must represent a nation, few things carry more weight than a work of calligraphy or ink painting. China has a long tradition of giving art as state gifts (guoli), choosing each theme for its cultural meaning and the message it sends. This guide shares
9 Essential Rules for Collecting Chinese Calligraphy and Art
9 Essential Rules for Collecting Chinese Calligraphy and Art Collecting Chinese calligraphy and painting is an art in itself — part study, part patience, part judgment. These nine rules, distilled from decades of collector experience, will help you build a collection with confidence and avoid the mistakes that empty wallets and break hearts. 1. Cultivate
Guan Shanyue Landscape Screens Top RMB 210 Million Auction
Guan Shanyue Landscape Screens Top RMB 210 Million Auction On July 10, 2022, the “2022 Fine Art Auction” in Shenzhen closed with RMB 210 million in sales across 80 lots of modern Chinese painting. The top price went to Guan Shanyue’s “Eight Landscape Screens” (Shanshui Baping), which sold for RMB 41 million. The Top Lots
Zhang Daqian Sets HKD 370 Million Auction Record
Zhang Daqian Sets HKD 370 Million Auction Record On April 30, 2022, at the final session of Sotheby’s Hong Kong spring sales, Zhang Daqian’s “After Wang Ximeng: A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains” sold for HKD 370.495 million, setting a new world auction record for the artist. Here is how the bidding unfolded —
Thick-Color Porcelain Show by Zhou Changxin at Rongbaozhai
Thick-Color Porcelain Show by Zhou Changxin at Rongbaozhai On August 8, 2026, “The Realm of Vision — Zhou Changxin Thick-Color Porcelain Works Exhibition” opened at the Rongbaozhai Contemporary Art Gallery in Beijing. Hosted by Rongbaozhai, the celebrated art house with more than 350 years of heritage, the show presents 60 porcelain works by artist Zhou
Yan’an Hosts Advanced Chinese Painting Class for 30 Artists
Yan’an Hosts Advanced Chinese Painting Class for 30 Artists From May 11 to 15, 2026, the first “Loess Ink Charm” advanced study class for young and mid-career Chinese painting talent was held in Yan’an, the revolutionary base city in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. The class gathered 30 emerging artists and core students from new literary
“Era of the Greater Bay Area Art Show Opens in Shenzhen”
Era of the Greater Bay Area Art Show Opens in Shenzhen “Era of the Greater Bay Area” (Shidai Wanqu), an exhibition of contemporary Chinese painting and oil painting, opened on August 11, 2026 at the Guan Shanyue Art Museum in Shenzhen. The show is jointly organized by the China Artists Association, the Publicity Department of
Glorious Journey: Exhibition Marks 105 Years of the CPC
Glorious Journey: Exhibition Marks 105 Years of the CPC “Glorious Journey, Art of the Era” (Guanghui Licheng, Shidai Danqing), a major art exhibition celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), opened on July 1, 2026 at the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Beijing. The show
Xiaoxiang Fenghua: 2025 Chinese Landscape Show Opens
On the morning of January 22, 2026, “Xiaoxiang Fenghua — 2025 Chinese Painting Exhibition (Landscape)” opened at the Nanyue Art Museum in Hunan Province. The show brings together 149 landscape paintings (*shanshui*) selected from more than 3,400 submissions from across China. Organizers and Opening The exhibition is hosted by the China Artists Association, the Hunan
Wu Guanzhong’s Lion Grove: Masterpiece of Nostalgia
Wu Guanzhong’s Lion Grove: Masterpiece of Nostalgia On the evening of June 2, 2019, Wu Guanzhong’s monumental ink painting Lion Grove sold for more than 140 million yuan at China Guardian’s spring “Grand View” night auction — a record for his Chinese paintings. Behind the price tag lies a quieter story: the master’s lifelong belief
Why Contemporary Chinese Art Has Strong Growth Potential
Why Contemporary Chinese Art Has Strong Growth Potential After booms in real estate and stocks, many Chinese investors are turning to calligraphy and painting. This article explains the market logic behind contemporary Chinese art and how collectors can approach it wisely. A Market in Transition Chinese painting and calligraphy account for roughly 60 percent of
How Chinese Paintings Are Inscribed and Sealed
How Chinese Paintings Are Inscribed and Sealed In Chinese painting, an inscription and seal are not afterthoughts — they complete the composition. This guide explains the traditions of tizi (inscriptions) and yinzhang (seals), so you can appreciate — or commission — a scroll with fresh eyes. Why Inscriptions Exist Chinese poetry, prose, calligraphy, and painting
Miao Zaixin: Master of Modern Chinese Figure Painting
Miao Zaixin: Master of Modern Chinese Figure Painting Miao Zaixin is a leading figure in contemporary Chinese ink painting, honored for large-scale works that bring Chinese history and everyday life to the brush. This profile introduces his career, his award-winning paintings, and his place in today’s art world. A Painter of National Significance Born in
Rice Paper Types: Raw, Cooked, Half-Cooked Explained
Rice Paper Types: Raw, Cooked, Half-Cooked Explained Rice paper (xuan paper) is the traditional ground of Chinese calligraphy and ink painting — prized for centuries for its delicate texture and lively response to brush and ink. Choosing the right type can transform your work: the same stroke blooms softly on one paper and stays razor-sharp
Can Old Calligraphy Still Be Sold? Yes — Value Endures
Can Old Calligraphy Still Be Sold? Yes — Value Endures A common question among art owners: if a calligraphy scroll or ink painting has sat in storage for years, can it still be sold? The short answer is yes. Chinese collectors like to say that fine art ages like fine wine, and the auction records
Chinese Scroll Mounting Sizes: Complete Size Chart & Guide
Chinese Scroll Mounting Sizes: Complete Size Chart & Guide Choosing a Chinese painting or calligraphy work for a room means choosing the right size — measured in *chi* (a Chinese foot, roughly 33 cm). Because works are normally mounted before hanging, the mounted size, not just the paper size, decides whether a piece fits your
Chinese Calligraphy & Paintings: How to Decorate a Room
Chinese Calligraphy & Paintings: How to Decorate a Room Hanging Chinese calligraphy and paintings at home does more than decorate: traditional belief holds that it nourishes an air of refinement and quiet elegance. Over the centuries, however, clear conventions developed — about auspicious subjects, feng shui (the art of harmonizing a space’s energy), and even
Zheng Banqiao’s Price List: The Artist Who Set His Own Fees
Zheng Banqiao’s Price List: The Artist Who Set His Own Fees In 1759, the painter Zheng Banqiao caused a stir in Yangzhou by doing something almost unheard of: he published his prices. The announcement — a public “brush price list” known as a runge (润格) — is one of the most famous documents in Chinese
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