Comparison of Chinese and Western Esthetic Notions
A Comparison of Chinese and Western Esthetic Notions When touching on issues about Chinese and Western arts, people often tell their differences immediately. A usual conclusion is that Chinese art is characterized by vivid expression and bold outline while Western art is of scientific and realistic style. ... But, it sounds like that Chinese art is not scientific and Western art is not vivid and lifelike. ... Vividness is the greatest virtue of Chinese art that cares more about the soul of artwork not the form. ... One example is the traditional Chinese painting, especially the freehand painting. Western art was affected by scientific notion at the very beginning.