4. **What role did calligraphy play in Chinese art, and how does it intertwine with the visual and philosophical elements of Chinese culture?
5. **How has the global art market and the rise of international art biennales impacted contemporary Chinese artists and their works?
How did the development of Chinese calligraphy influence the evolution of traditional Chinese painting techniques?
What role did imperial patronage play in the development and dissemination of Chinese art during the Tang and Song dynasties?
How do traditional Chinese landscape paintings reflect the philosophical and religious influences of Daoism and Buddhism?
In what ways did the Cultural Revolution impact the creation and perception of art in China?
How has contemporary Chinese art challenged or embraced traditional Chinese artistic values and techniques in the global art scene?
How did the philosophies of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism influence traditional Chinese art and its development over the centuries?
What are the distinguishing features of Chinese landscape painting (shan shui) and how do they differ from Western landscape art?
How did the Cultural Revolution impact Chinese art, and what have been its long-term effects on artistic expression in China?
