ORIGIN AND CULTURAL MEANING OF CHINESE CLASSICAL PAINTING

Chinese classical art is an integral part of the course “An Introduction to Chinese Studies” for fourth-year students of the Faculty of Chinese Language and Culture, University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Therefore, in order to provide an overview and better understanding of Chinese history, people and culture in general as well as Chinese art in particular, this paper synthesizes and analyzes the relationship between Chinese classical art through all Chinese dynasties. Accordingly, the great cultural value of Chinese classical art will be highlighted.