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Four Gentlemen
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Pick up one of the brushes at your workstation. Practice holding it as a Chinese artist would hold it Now dip the brush in ink and practice making strokes on paper.
--Four Gentlemen
1. Orchid
2. Bamboo
3. Chrysanthemum 4. Plum
By Hu Leping (1955- )
Bamboo
Symbol of Summer
Means endurance, flexibility and perseverance
By Xu Beihong (1895-1953)
Chrysanthemum
Symbol of the Autumn Means triumphant in Life: Persistence, Patience and Fortitude.
By Wu ChengShuo
Plum
Symbol of Winter Meaning: 1.Secret promise of renewal 2.Continuity & Hardiness of Life
Click on the speaker, and listen to an ancient music called Plum)
By Yu Qinghai
In each of the paintings below, tell which of the 4 gentlemen is represented by stating the season and naming symbol.
True or False?
Chinese brush painting began around 1600. Insects is a subject of Chinese brush paining Most of the Chinese brush paintings are realistic portrayal. Poem is not a part of the Chinese brush painting.
This drawing was painted thousands of years ago! Chinese Painters believe, with only ink and brush, you can paint anything!
Qi Baishi(1863-1957)
Qi Baishis Painting--Calabashi
Qi Baishis Painting 2
Quiz Time Please write down your answers and turn it in!
What are the four gentlemen and their meanings? Can you name 2 painters? Bonus: Compare Chinese brush painting with western oil paintings, are there any differences?
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