Zhao Shao Ang
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Zhao Shao Ang for sale on 1stDibs
Zhao Shao Ang was Chinese artist and painter, born in 1905, in Guangzhou, China. He is a well-known representative painter of landscapes, animals, flowers, insects and fish. He is particularly well known for his images of cicadas. He moved back and forth, from different parts of China to Hong Kong and eventually stayed in Hong Kong.
With his brush, Zhao created an enchanting spring garden, full of singing birds and floral fragrance and transferred the amazing scenery onto his paintings. His scope of painting was widely broadened, as a result of extensive traveling throughout China and now, his work is highly sought-after and collected by museums and individuals all over the world.
Finding the Right Paintings-screens for You
Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.
The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.
The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.
In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.
Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.