山水画（shānshuǐhuà）- Landscape painting
Definition
A traditional Chinese art form that depicts natural landscapes, typically including mountains, rivers, and trees. It emphasizes the harmony between humans and nature.
Analogy
Imagine looking at a breathtaking landscape through a window. The landscape painting captures the beauty of nature in a similar way, allowing you to appreciate it without actually being there.
Related terms
花鸟画（huāniǎohuà）- Bird-and-flower painting: A type of Chinese painting that focuses on depicting flowers, birds, insects, and other small animals.
人物画（rénwùhuà）- Figure painting: A genre of Chinese painting that portrays human figures or groups of people engaged in various activities.
水墨画（shuǐmòhuà）- Ink wash painting: A style of Chinese painting that uses black ink to create monochrome artworks with varying shades and tones.
"山水画（shānshuǐhuà）- Landscape painting" appears in:
Study guides (1)
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
Resources
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.