With a history of more than 6,000 years, Chinese painting, originally(pursue) by wealthy people, developed around 221 BC during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Then, it became popular around 581 AD as more and more people began to show (appreciate) of its beauty.
Basic tools and materials for Chinese painting involve writing brushes, ink and paper. The Chinese painting brush is mostly made of goat, wolf or fox hair, is suitable for producing brushes that are both soft and stringy (有韧性).
The ink stick is produced with a mixture of pine soot (松烟) and animal glue. It's used in combination with an ink stone. The painter wets the ink stone and then grinds (研磨) the ink stick on the stone, (make) the ink run so that it can be used for painting.
Many Chinese ancient artworks (create) on silk. However, silk wasexpensive that only very important paintings would use it. By the first century, when the early form of paper was invented, it had become a lot(cheap) to paint. Traditional Chinese painting enjoys worldwide fameits original style, distinctive features and special techniques. It emphasizes harmony between man and nature. When looking at a Chinese painting, you may not (initial) realize its complex concept. In fact, much remains (learn) about traditional Chinese painting and its elements. Through appreciating Chinese painting, you will have a better understanding of traditional Chinese culture and Chinese people.
