Art in ancient Chinese civilization :
(i) Architecture: The palaces and pagodas (Buddhist temples) were built in the cities of ancient China. The huge wall of China is a wonderful specimen of the construction skills of ancient China. On the vastness of this wall, Valenewar had said, “In front of its magnificence, the wonderful pyramids of Egypt look like anthouses”. The wall is so wide that a car can be run on it. After every 200 meters, minarets have been made for warriors in this wall so that they can be guarded. Apart from this, the settlement of cities and the architecture of houses are also notable.
(ii) Painting : In China, painting was considered as part of calligaphy. Chinese painters preferred to make pictures of natural scenes rather than human beings. Their paintings had the primacy of philosophical sense and personal perception. The art of painting during Han dyasty was quite advanced. A make-up box and a lid have been found from that period on which a bird’s picture is painted. This is an excellent example of painting. (iii) Sculpture Art: The display of human beauty through statues in China was considered to be against the ethics. Before the spread of Buddhism, only idols of animals are found here. After the spread of Buddhism, statues of Buddhist saints began to be made. In a temple near Peking, there is an idol of the reclining Buddha, which can be called an excellent example of metal of sculpting. Chinese artists were especially proficient in making bronze objects. At that time the shapes of various types of animals and bowls, cups, sunflower, etc. are found in abundance. The work of adornment and ornamentation was also highly appreciated.