By Zhiwen (Wendy) Yang, Contributing Writer
Traditional Chinese culture is beginning to capture the attention of the world. Even pop culture has traditionally been considered Western begins to spread throughout China. Kung Fu, especially, has had a significant impact on the millions of people who first learned about China through it. From that, they may come to China and learn about other aspects of this culture, such as traditional operas like the Beijing and Sichuan ones. Asian nations have long known about the greatness of ancient Chinese culture.
Siyu Chen, a Chinese student, studying at Saint Leo University, has a talent for writing Chinese calligraphy. Calligraphy is the art of painting on a piece of Xuan paper or silk with a Chinese brush soaked with black ink or colored pigments. By subject, it can be classified into figure and landscape painting and painting flowers and birds.
Siyu Chen, Chinese international freshman student.
Figure painting came into maturity in the warring States and reached its peak during the Tang Dynasty. Famous artists include GuKaizhi and Wudaozi. Landscape painting delineates the outside scenery. It appeared in the Qin Dynasty and reached a high level by the Song Dynasty. Famous artists are Li Sixun, Fan Kuan, and Tang yin. Nature painting focuses on flowers, birds, animals, fishes, and insects. It appeared in the Northern and Southern dynasties and matured during the Song Dynasty. Celebrated artists include Zhu da in flowers and birds, Zheng Xie in bamboo, and Qi Baishi in fish and shrimp. It can not only make life beautiful but brings decorous sentiment and artistic enjoyment.
