Reaction Notes 3. Article by Victor Margolin and Richard Buchanan

Reaction Notes 3
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In the article, according to Victor Margolin and Richard Buchanan, the clarity on whether or not Chinese painting is primarily characterized by the use of lines or handling of empty and full spaces lies in the level of understanding of Chinese cultural design. Essentially, there are two significant attributes of Chinese painting: single and multiple-point perspectives. Margolin and Buchanan argue that the latter attribute does not only give a designer ample time and freedom to handle their tools and materials, but it also ensures strict adherence to diligence, which in return limits carelessness. The duo claims that the multiple-point perspective reduces the possibility of making mistakes and enhances perfection. This approach further enables the presentation of an object or a person’s image in a manner that u...