Red, green, black, white, heavy, light, dry and (1)_________ changes of water and ink on paper show the (2)__________ of traditional Chinese painting, guohua. Tools and materials involve writing brushes, ink, (3)________ ink, rice paper and (4)_________. The hardness or the softness of brushes, paper absorbency and color determine the features of guohua. Water, ink and (5)_________ are the most essential factors for guohua. Unlike western paintings, Guohua doesn't (6)_________ three dimensions or realism. Instead, paintings involve a (7)_________ Chinese view of scenery. It's very common that a Chinese painting is attached with a (8)_________. If you understand guohua, you will have a better understanding of Chinese people.