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There have been many great painters in the rich history of Chinese art. Here are four of the greatest painters from China.
Li Cheng (919—967, Five Dynasties and early Song Dynasty)
Li Cheng contributed greatly to one of the golden ages of landscape paintings in world history. During his time, he was considered the best landscape painter ever. He is remembered especially for the winter landscapes he created and for simple compositions of tall, old evergreens set against a dry landscape. Several of his paintings are in thin ink which gives them a foggy appearance.
Fan Kuan (990—1020 , Song Dynasty)
Fan Kuan began his career by modeling Li Cheng's work but later created his own style, claiming that the only true teacher was nature. His finest work Travelers among Mountains and Streams is a masterpiece of landscape painting and many future artists turned to it for inspiration.
Qi Baishi (1864-1957)
One of the greatest contemporary Chinese painters, Qi Baishi is known for not being influenced by Western styles like most painters of his time. He can be considered as the last great traditional painter of China. He painted almost everything from insects to landscapes. He is regarded highly in Chinese art for the freshness that he brought to the familiar types of birds and flowers, insects and grass.
Wu Guanzhong (1919—2010)
Widely considered as the founder of modern Chinese painting , Wu Guanzhong has painted various aspects of China, like its architecture, plants, animals, people and landscapes. Wu went on to combine Western and Chinese styles to create a unique form of modem art. In 1992, he became the first living Chinese artist whose work was exhibited at the British Museum.
1. What do we know about Li Cheng?
A. He loved landscape paintings.
B. He copied many artists' work.
C. His work gained worldwide recognition.
D. He was considered as Fan Kuan's teacher.
2. What is the main feature of Qi Baishi's paintings?
A. They have foggy appearances.
B. They lack diversity in the theme.
C. They come under Western influence.
D. They show advanced traditional painting skills.
3. What did the four Chinese painters have in common?
A. They were all modern painters.
B. They all created landscape paintings.
C. They were all impacted by Western art.
D. They were all pioneers in traditional art history.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国最伟大的四位画家的作品和特色。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“During his time, he was considered the best landscape painter ever.（在他那个时代，他被认为是最好的风景画家。）”可知，李成他喜欢山水画。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“He can be considered as the last great traditional painter of China.（他可以说是中国最后一位伟大的传统画家。）”可知，齐白石绘画的主要特点是他们展示了先进的传统绘画技巧。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Li Cheng后的“Li Cheng contributed greatly to one of the golden ages of landscape paintings in world history.（李成对世界山水画的黄金时代做出了巨大贡献。）”；Fan Kuan后的“His finest work Travelers among Mountains and Streams is a masterpiece of landscape painting（他最好的作品《山川过客》是山水画的杰作）”；Qi Baishi后的“He painted almost everything from insects to landscapes.（他几乎画了从昆虫到风景的所有东西。）”以及Wu Guanzhong后的“Wu Guanzhong has painted various aspects of China, like its architecture, plants, animals, people and landscapes.（他画过中国的方方面面，比如建筑、植物、动物、人物和风景。）”可知，这四位中国画家共同之处在于他们都创作了山水画。故选B。
