What are the differences in style and thematic focus between art produced during the Tang Dynasty and that of the Ming Dynasty, and what do these differences reveal about each period's society?
How has the Cultural Revolution impacted the development and themes of contemporary Chinese art, and how is this influence reflected in the works of modern Chinese artists?
What are the key characteristics and cultural significance of the "Four Great Inventions" depicted in ancient Chinese art and how do they reflect Chinese society and values?
How have traditional Chinese painting techniques, such as ink wash painting, evolved over the centuries, and what distinguishes them from Western art techniques?
In what ways do the themes and techniques of Chinese landscape painting, or "shan shui," reflect philosophical and cultural values such as Taoism and Confucianism?
