Anjas’ Theme Of The Week: Flower week 2: Traditional Chinese flower painting by Zou Chuan’an

Monday, 30 July 2012

Flower week 2: Traditional Chinese flower painting by Zou Chuan’an

Traditional Chinese flower painting by Zou Chuan’an

Traditional Chinese flower painting by Zou Chuan’an

About the art:
Well-known Chinese painter, Zou Chuan-an, Flower - Bird Painting Album, Chinese Art. Chinese painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Traditional painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black or colored ink; oils are not used. As with calligraphy, the most popular materials on which paintings are made of are paper and silk. The finished work is then mounted on scrolls, which can be hung or rolled up. Traditional painting also is done in albums and on walls, lacquerwork, and other media.

Traditional Chinese flower painting by Zou Chuan’an

About Zou Chuan’an:

Zou Chuan’an was born in 1941, is a native of Xinhua county, Hunan province. He is now a member of the Chinese Artists Association, and a visiting professor of the Art Department of Hunan Normal University. He was also an honorary president of the Loudi Literary Association of Hunan, president of the Loudi Artists Association and director of the Loudi Painting Institute. In addition, he is rated as a national first class artist.

Traditional Chinese flower painting by Zou Chuan’an

Zou was fond of painting when he was young. Throughout the last few decades, he has dedicated his time to the study and creation of Gongbi paintings. He is solidly cultivated in traditional painting theory and brushwork in chorus assimilating the essence from the modern masters. Thus his works are marked by virtuosity and elegance with powerful vitality. He has captured the charm of expressionistic brushwork and meticulous details. Zou’s paintings are highly appreciated by home and abroad. He is the prominent representative of the Gong-bi style in flower-and-bird.