From the earliest awakenings of Chinese civilization, the Chinese have sought out what they believe to be spiritual perfection. This numinous sense of flawlessness existed within the people themselves, in nature, and between the two as well. Art has always been a common means for the Chinese to achieve such inner tranquility and peace. In their art, they stressed the dignified qualities of serenity, grace, and balance. They avoided confusion, conflict, and all violent emotions …showed first 75 words of 928 total…

…showed last 75 words of 928 total…of all the world’s cultures. Throughout their history, the Chinese have adhered to one tradition. They remained faithful to values of their ancestors. They have kept the age-old affection to art alive by involving love of nature, purity of feeling, calmness, and serenity. They have even retained the same motifs and techniques introduced centuries ago, and within this tradition they perfected the arts of their ancestors, which are among the greatest in the world.