Joy M. answered • 05/05/23
Licensed Mandarin Teacher Native Speaker with PhD. in Chinese
a. Art journals and manhua (cartoons and comics) played a significant role in modernizing Chinese art in the early 20th century by promoting new artistic styles and ideas and facilitating a dialogue between artists. Art journals allowed artists to publish their works and ideas, while manhua introduced new styles and techniques that would later influence Chinese animation.
b. Dunhuang, an ancient Chinese city that served as a major hub along the Silk Road, played a vital role in modernizing Chinese art by inspiring artists to incorporate traditional Chinese elements into their works. The Dunhuang caves, with their rich collection of Buddhist murals and sculptures, influenced the development of modern Chinese art and contributed to the emergence of the Nianhua and New Woodcut movements.
c. Japan had a significant impact on Chinese art during the early 20th century, particularly through the introduction of Japanese woodblock prints and the ukiyo-e style. Many Chinese artists were inspired by Japanese art and incorporated elements of it into their works, leading to the development of new art forms such as the Shanghai School.
d. Euro-American styles of painting such as monumental history painting, Impressionism, Post-impressionism, Cubism, Fauvism, German Expressionism, etc., had a transformative impact on Chinese art by introducing new techniques, concepts, and styles. These styles were embraced by Chinese artists who sought to modernize their works and incorporate Western elements into their art, leading to the emergence of new art forms such as modern Chinese oil painting.
