Chinese art is
visual art that, whether ancient or modern, originated in or is practiced in China or by Chinese artists. The Chinese art in the
Republic of China (Taiwan) and that of
overseas Chinese can also be considered part of Chinese art where it is based in or draws on Chinese heritage and
Chinese culture. Early "
stone age art" dates back to 10,000 BC, mostly consisting of simple
pottery and sculptures. After this early period Chinese art, like Chinese history, is typically classified by the succession of ruling
dynasties of
Chinese emperors, most of which lasted several hundred years.