Final Project Art Timeline Name here Axia College of University of Phoenix Art/101 Final Project Art Timeline Chinese Art in Landscape Painting As the museums new curator I have been informed that my primary goal is to improve the content of the museums website. After reviewing the guidelines and instructions set forth, I have decided to proceed with my commitment by focusing on the chosen art medium of painting. In addition, I intend to include ten chosen examples of thematically linked artwork in the area of Chinese art in landscape painting. So, before I precede any further I would like to give you a brief introduction into the focus of this timeline, along with some key ideas and motivations behind the artists chosen works. The natural world for many Chinese artists is dominated as a major thematic focal point. This was especially true for Chinese art in landscape painting, in which artist began to emphasize the importance of self-expression through symbolic meanings and representation of images. In addition, the emphasis placed on values associated with the natural world also created a way for the artist to escape social, political, and philosophical chaos into a natural world of sanctuary. The Chinese