The history of Chinese painting can be dated back to the Neolithic age six thousand years ago. It was at this time that Chinese artists began to use brushes in their work. Chinese art and painting have evolved considerable after many years and influences from other cultures, but there are many elements in the painting that still remain a constant today.

Paper or silk used frequently used in Chinese painting producing a beautiful effect. You will see the pictures appear on murals, screens, and fans in the Chinese culture. Chinese pictures can consist of fine brush strokes and intricate detail, or pictures that employ a freehand brush stroke and images that are more abstract.

The primary subjects of Chinese paintings are the flower and birds. Other pictures are frequently seen in Chinese art include, beautiful landscape scenes, and paintings of figures.

  Abstract painting should contain subject matter that will hold the attention of the beholder and should evoke an emotional response. Abstract art evokes many different types of reactions in people that include derisive remarks such as even a ten year old could have done that. To this the artist may retort that it requires some degree of mental ability to appreciate abstract paintings.

    One needs to comprehend the elements as well as color and textures used in the abstract painting and also understand how all these elements interact with one another. Viewers of abstract paintings should try to figure out what the painting represents or looks like instead of finding something that ought to emerge out of the painting Also worth considering is whether the title is appropriate to what the painting is all about..