4th graders just finished studying ancient art of China. We learned about porcelain pottery, calligraphy, and different types of scrolls. These types of artwork are significant to Chinese culture and are also used today in contemporary Chinese art. Students viewed several hanging scrolls of vertical landscapes, which would be hung up for decoration. In Chinese culture there is a great appreciation for nature,so we often see this reflected in the artwork. Chinese landscapes included intricate brushwork as well as blended areas to give the appearance of mist in the distance, which we were able to replicate with soft pastels. Students created their landscapes by layering mountains and valleys. They included a cherry blossom tree in the foreground with a sunset in the background to show depth of space. They completed their projects by writing the Chinese characters for "mountain" and "valley." Chinese calligraphy is considered a form of art, and would often be incorporated and written directly on the artwork, such as a piece of poetry or the title of the work.
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