2. Golden Autumn (Jinqiu, 1998)
Artist: Chen Xuhai, born 1973
Woodcut printed with oil-based ink
64.2 x 61.1 cm (25.3 x 24.1 in.)
Margaret Gentles Endowment, 2004
In the painting, Golden Autumn, the
artist is using the function of lines to
display a three dimensional look.
Contour hatching is used to give the
woodcut more definition. The
different direction of the lines gives
the face more meaning and
character. The depth and texture of
the man’s face makes him
look older.
3. Fragrant Garden (Qinyuan), 1998
Artist: Chen Yuping, born 1947
Multi-block woodcut printed with oil-based ink
54.5 x 89.9 cm (21.5 x 35.4 in.)
Margaret Gentles Endowment, 2004.164
In the painting, Fragrant Garden,
the artist used oil-based ink to give
it a warm feeling by using glazing.
The use of relative size and linear
perspective through layering gives
the picture depth. Some parts of
the painting seem closer which
displays more details of the garden.
The brightness gradient allows you
to see object in the distance by
using the sun rays.
4. Buddha, Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907), c. 725/50
Lucy Maud Buckingham
Collection, 1930.83
Limestone with traces of polychromy
Height: 219.7 cm (86.5 in.); Diameter: 111 cm (43.7
in.)
The sculpture of Buddha represent
the art in religion. Many cultures use
symbols to worship. These symbols
provide religious values and give
people something to believe in. The
sculpture display symmetrical balance.
If split vertically down the middle, the
sculpture would be almost the same on
both sides.
5. The Winter Journey (Dong zhi lû), 1998
Artist: Zhou Shenghua 1949-2000
Multi-block woodcut printed with oil-based ink
49.0 x 57.5 cm (19.3 x 22.6 in.)
Margaret Gentles Endowment, 2004.213
In the painting, The Winter Journey,
the artist is using primary and
secondary colors to create a cold
appearance. The cool colors gives
the painting a winter, snowy look.
The oil-based ink also gives the
painting a three dimensional affect
which displays depth.
6. ASIAN GALLERY
The above pieces of art are similar in
In culture. The are of the Asian hertiage.
They give a good representation of it’s
culture in different ways. I would display
these pieces of art in this order. Starting
with the garden to give a pleasant view of
the Asian environment. Followed by the
winter scenery to represent the change of
the seasons. Then introducing the religious
aspect of the culture. Ending with the aging
of the people
