How do contemporary Chinese artists engage with traditional themes and motifs, and in what ways are they addressing modern social, political, and environmental issues through their work?
How has Chinese calligraphy developed as an art form, and what are the cultural and historical significances of various calligraphic styles, such as seal script, clerical script, and cursive script?
What role does symbolism play in Chinese art, and how can common symbols, such as dragons, phoenixes, and lotuses, be interpreted in various artworks across different periods?
In what ways have Chinese ceramics, particularly those from the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, influenced both local artistic traditions and global art movements?
How have traditional Chinese painting techniques, such as ink wash painting and brushwork, evolved over different dynasties, and what impact have these techniques had on modern Chinese art?
