什么是“中国画”?
中国画(Chinese painting),又称“国画”,是中国传统绘画形式,具有悠久的历史和独特的审美体系。它强调“意境”、“气韵生动”,常使用毛笔、墨、宣纸或绢进行创作。
Chinese painting, also known as “guó huà” (national painting), is a traditional art form with a long history and a unique aesthetic system. It emphasizes “artistic conception” and “vivid spirit,” typically created with brush, ink, and rice paper or silk.
主要题材分类
山水画(Landscape Painting)
以自然山川为描绘对象,追求“可游可居”的理想境界,代表画家有范宽、黄公望等。
Landscape painting depicts mountains and rivers, aiming to create an ideal world that is both traversable and inhabitable. Notable artists include Fan Kuan and Huang Gongwang.
花鸟画(Flower-and-Bird Painting)
以花卉、禽鸟、草虫为题材,注重写意与象征,体现自然生机与文人情趣。
Flower-and-bird painting features flowers, birds, and insects, emphasizing expressive brushwork and symbolism to convey the vitality of nature and scholarly sentiment.
人物画(Figure Painting)
描绘人物形象与故事,早期多用于教化,后发展出肖像、仕女等多种类型。
Figure painting portrays human subjects and narratives. Initially used for moral instruction, it later evolved into portraits, depictions of court ladies, and more.
经典名作赏析
《富春山居图》——元代黄公望所作,被誉为“中国十大传世名画”之一,展现江南山水的空灵与悠远。
Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains by Huang Gongwang (Yuan Dynasty) is regarded as one of China’s Ten Greatest Masterpieces, capturing the ethereal beauty and tranquility of Jiangnan landscapes.