https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/6649e47c4c043f87eb3cb4d2f85d48ca.jpg 7ec630690c758091481ee4fa3b9db16a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paper Description An account of the resource Being one of the 4 great inventions in China, paper exists in everyone's daily life for centuries. Many products and crafts rely on papers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cai lun Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Like calligraphy, traditional Chinese painting is done using a brush dipped in black ink or coloured pigments, usually on paper or silk. The finished work can be mounted on scrolls and hung. - Gongbi (工筆) literally 'working pen', is a meticulous style, rich in colour and detailed brush strokes. It is often used for portraits or narrative subjects. - Xieyi (寫意) meaning “freehand", is a looser style of painting, and usually used in landscapes. Xieyi often features exaggerated forms, and expresses the artist’s feelings. It is also called shuimo (水墨) meaning 'watercolour and ink'. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Ink, Pigment, Paper Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. Traditional painting has also been done on walls, porcelain and lacquer ware. Traditionally, paintings were used to visually record incidents or any object. Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. It would take years for a calligrapher to master this art. It involved writing the letters perfectly, and since there are over 40,000 different characters in the Chinese alphabet, you can imagine how hard this was to master! Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese Painting 國畫 Subject The topic of the resource Painting, Folk art, Decoration Description An account of the resource Chinese painting is done on paper or silk, using a variety of brushes, ink and dye. Subjects vary, including: portrait, landscape, flowers, birds, animals, and insects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Warring States period (475–221 BC) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Flat Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Warring States period