How have global interactions and exchanges, such as the Silk Road and modern globalization, impacted the development and perception of Chinese art both within China and internationally?
What role do symbolic elements, such as dragons, phoenixes, and lotus flowers, play in Chinese art, and how are they interpreted differently across various periods and regions?
How has Chinese art evolved from ancient dynastic periods, such as the Tang and Song dynasties, to contemporary times, and what are the key influences that have driven these changes?
In what ways do the themes and styles in Chinese landscape paintings reflect the philosophies and religions, such as Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, present in Chinese society?
How has contemporary Chinese art managed to balance traditional influences with modern themes, and who are some of the prominent artists leading this movement?
In what ways did the Cultural Revolution impact traditional Chinese art forms and artists, and how did they manage to preserve or adapt their craft during this period?
