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2. Chinese art - Wikipedia

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   Chinese art is marked by an unusual degree of continuity within, and consciousness of, tradition, lacking an equivalent to the Western collapse and gradual recovery of Western classical styles of art. Decorative arts are extremely important in Chinese art, and much of the finest work was produced in large workshops or factories by essentially ...

3. Arts of China - Wikipedia

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   The arts of China (simplified Chinese: 中国艺术; traditional Chinese: 中國藝術) have varied throughout its ancient history, divided into periods by the ruling dynasties of China and changing technology, but still containing a high degree of continuity. Different forms of art have been influenced by great philosophers, teachers ...

4. Chinese jade - Wikipedia

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   Chinese jade refers to the jade mined or carved in China from the Neolithic onward. It is the primary hardstone of Chinese sculpture. Although deep and bright green jadeite is better known in Europe, for most of China's history, jade has come in a variety of colors and white "mutton-fat" nephrite was the most highly

5. List of Chinese symbols, designs, and art motifs - Wikipedia

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   In present day China, the Sanxing and other Chinese folk deities continue to be perceived as powerful carrier of good fortune. [2] The Queen Mother of the West , Xi Wangmu, who is often figured in Chinese stories, is associated with symbols of longevity in Chinese arts as the peaches of immortality are believed to grow in her celestial peach ...

6. Chinese art by medium and technique - Wikipedia

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   Much traditional Chinese art was made for the imperial court, often to be then redistributed as gifts. As well as Chinese painting, sculpture and Chinese calligraphy, there are a great range of what may be called decorative or applied arts. Chinese fine art is distinguished from Chinese folk art, which differs in its style and purpose. This ...

7. Decorative arts - Wikipedia

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   Le Nove porcelain, Bowl with cover, 1765–70, painted with ruins, soft-paste porcelain The front side of the Cross of Lothair (c. 1000), a classic example of "Ars Sacra" Wine Pot, c. 18th century, China, Walters Art Museum. The decorative arts are arts or crafts whose aim is the design and manufacture of objects that are both beautiful and ...