As the crown of the scholar's four jewels,the brush has occupied a cherished position in the culture of traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy since its invention.In virtual painting,virtual brush modeling p...As the crown of the scholar's four jewels,the brush has occupied a cherished position in the culture of traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy since its invention.In virtual painting,virtual brush modeling plays the most important role.A powerful virtual brush model can truly reflect the characteristics of a real brush and enhance the reality of virtual painting.By reviewing the state of the art in virtual brush modeling,we summarize the basic principles,merits,and drawbacks of typical modeling methods,and discuss simulation results based on empirical methods and physical methods separately.The influences of brush-paper,paper-ink,and human-computer interactive devices on virtual brush modeling are analyzed briefly.The main chal-lenges and problems in virtual painting are analyzed,and the prospects for research on virtual brush modeling in the future are put forward.展开更多
The history of Chinese painting and calligraphy mounting can date back to the Warring States period(475-221 BC).This unique craftsmanship saw its heydays in
Throughout Chinese history there have been many outstanding calligraphers and painters who have left behind numerous masterpieces.There have also been endless copycats,forgeries and ghost-creations bringing much troub...Throughout Chinese history there have been many outstanding calligraphers and painters who have left behind numerous masterpieces.There have also been endless copycats,forgeries and ghost-creations bringing much trouble and chaos to the appreciation and study of ancient Chinese calligraphies and paintings.Based on certain theories and practices of calligraphy and painting appraisals,this paper summarizes eight basic approaches to the appraisal of ancient Chinese calligraphies and paintings used to separate the true from the false.展开更多
In the past,scholars have divided the history of Chinese papermaking into different stages based on the development of ancient papermaking technology,emphasizing the development and progress of papermaking in differen...In the past,scholars have divided the history of Chinese papermaking into different stages based on the development of ancient papermaking technology,emphasizing the development and progress of papermaking in different historical periods but paying less attention to the changes in the form of paper.Here,the stages are defined based on changes in use and function rather than technological developments.When this approach is combined with the history of printing,books,calligraphy,and painting,the history of Chinese papermaking can be divided into the writing paper,writing and printing paper,printing paper,and calligraphy and painting paper periods.Different periods of paper have significant differences in texture,form,and performance owing to their different applications.This significant difference provides a reference for the identification of ancient papers and reveals the internal connection between the history of printing,books,calligraphy,painting,and papermaking.展开更多
