Discover China Through Art (DCTA), China Institute Gallery’s innovative art education program for groups, will introduce participants to our special showcase: Mountains and Painting: An Educational Journey Through Landscape Art. It features thirteen artists through twenty-two works of art to reveal the importance of mountain culture in Chinese history and art. Each group visit consists of a three-part program featuring an introductory video presentation, a docent-led gallery tour, and a hands-on art workshop, all of which can be adapted for different age groups and interests.
In Chinese legends, mountains are pillars that hold up the sky. By examining the impact of mountains on Chinese culture and its traditional aesthetic, this showcase reveals the formats, compositions, techniques, subjects, and aesthetics of Chinese painting. Participants will find a strong connection between landscape photography and painting. Our hands-on Chinese landscape painting workshop provides rare opportunities to learn and apply fundamental ink and brush techniques.
This special showcase was created in response to requests from New York City educators—who are once again teaching their students in person—for the resumption of China Institute Gallery’s onsite field trip program (DCTA).
