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What's the art in China?

First, the art of painting

China's painting art is one of the oldest in the world. Traditional Chinese painting takes ink as the main medium, and expresses natural scenery, figures and abstract concepts through the use of lines and ink colors. China's paintings pay attention to artistic conception and verve, and pursue to express rich emotions and thoughts by simple means. China famous painters such as Li Bai, Wang Xizhi and Zhang Daqian all made important contributions to China's painting.

Second, sculpture art.

China's sculpture art also has a long history. From ancient jade carvings and bronzes to modern stone carvings and metal sculptures, China sculptures are famous for their exquisite craftsmanship and unique forms of expression. Sculpture works often take figures, animals and myths and legends as themes, and express three-dimensional aesthetic feeling and artistic expression through sculpture.

Third, the art of music

China's music art is also unique in the world. China's traditional music takes guqin, flute, erhu and other musical instruments as the main playing tools, and they express their feelings and thoughts through their unique timbre and playing skills. China's music pays attention to the change of melody and sense of rhythm, and has profound cultural connotation and spiritual pursuit. Nowadays, China's music has been integrated with the music styles all over the world, creating new music forms and styles.

Fourth, the art of dance.

China's dance art is also unique. China dance is famous for its graceful movements and unique arrangement. Chinese traditional dances include classical dances, folk dances and opera dances, which show the charm and beauty of China culture through body movements and body expressions. China modern dance combines the elements of western dance and creates new dance forms and styles.

Besides painting, sculpture, music and dance, there are many other art forms in China, such as drama, calligraphy, paper-cutting, ceramics and so on. These art forms play an important role in the history and culture of China. They are not only art forms, but also spiritual sustenance and cultural heritage of China people.

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