Sampling Chinese Art

After a long pause, I'm heading back to China, or rather to HWMBO's experiences there in May and June.  I understand from one daughter-in-law as well as straight from the source that HWMBO's photos of China provided Thanksgiving Day entertainment for his dinner guests, thus displacing the Big Day's football games. At least until after the photo adventures ....  So here we go again!

Because HWMBO and the group were in China after having studied Oriental art history and because they were staying at the Chinese Central Academy for Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing,

it made perfect sense for them to visit with some of the art students.  In fact, much of one day was spent partly in watching student artists at work.

Concentration and dedication were evident in this man's intricate artwork.

They could view displays of highly detailed works such as this painting of traditional musicians

and this very realistic depiction of artifacts being unearthed from an archaeological dig.

Modern and experimental art was also featured at CAFA's Museum.

Not being satisfied merely to watch, many in the group decided to try their hands at copying designs

for some hands-on experience.

Their concentration was palpable

as HWMBO memorialized the moments in his own way.

But the budding artists had some hand-painted results

worthy enough to be taken home

and shared as personal mementos of

their fascinating experience.