Invented in China around 300 B.C.E, the bamboo brush was originally intended solely for traditional calligraphy and ink painting styles. When grouped together with the inkstone, inkstick, and xuan ...

H: 9 1/2, W: 20 1/8 in. H: 24.13, W: 51.12 cm.

Twenty-seven iconic works of Chinese painting from the Freer’s permanent collection will be on view June 12 – Nov. 28. “Masterpieces of Chinese Painting” offers an exquisite selection of rarely ...

To balance on a single piece of bamboo on the water requires exceptional balance. So does ballet. Combine these two athletic arts and you have "ballet on the water," an impressive variation on single ...

Huang Binhong (China, 1864–1955), Mountain Landscape, c. 1953. Ink and color on paper. Gift of Dr. Shirley Sun (A.B., 1964; A.M., 1969; Ph.D, 1974), 1994.113 The ...

Bamboo is one of the most potent symbols in Chinese culture, representing longevity, durability and flexibility and it has long been associated with moral integrity. Thus, the art of carving bamboo ...

In China, evergreen bamboo, pine, and plum trees are traditionally associated with winter and also closely identified with the scholar in private life. Known as the scholar's "three friends of winter" ...

In the China Pavilion at the sixth China International Import Expo in Shanghai, a piece of bamboo art resembling a Taihu Lake Stone was the center of attention. It perfectly combined traditional ...

The pursuit of beauty is a timeless thread weaving throughout human history. The distinct Chinese aesthetics is not only embodied in every aspect of Chinese life, but also increasingly bringing ...

H: 37 1/4, W: 12 in. H: 94.62, W: 30.48 cm.