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Chinese painting


3.Chinese painting

Chinese painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. The earliest paintings were not representational but ornamental; they consisted of patterns or designs rather than pictures. It was only during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) that artists began to represent the world around them.

The two main techniques in Chinese painting are meticulous and freehand.

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