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Introduction
Chinese painting is considered one of the oldest continuous artists in the world. During different dynasties, the painting meant something different to the people. Some dynasties took painting so serious that the people value because it brought some aspect of unity. The court Painting style was one of the paintings that were practised during the Mint dynasty. It was practised by those who worked for the royal courts or independent workshops. The painting was characterized by ink and wash paints. Gentlemen practised the painting style during this period. During the Mint dynasty, the painting was a district that it begins to be made to be the song of the dynasty. The styles were also known as freehand styles.
During the Mint dynasty, Literati hold traditional believed that the educated gentlemen aspiring government service should be used to paint. The Literati style used a painting by brush, calligraphy and for some art painting as well. The art was famous for social and political accomplishment. Literati was about men who were skilled and men who were educated and took this painting style as their professions.
The Differences between the arts in the dynasties reflected political and social distinction of each group in so many ways. First, the Court painting styles was more on the social aspect of the community. The painters reflected on the justice and social interaction of the people. It indicated some unity and prosperity of society. On the other hand, literati reflected the political aspect of the community. The government used this type of painting to presents its agenda to the people. There is a similarity between the styles. The similarities are based on the tools used in painting.
Works Cited
Guan, Hanhui, and David Daokui Li. “A Study of GDP and Its Structure in Chinas Ming Dynasty.” China Economic Quarterly 37 (2010): 787-828.