After five hundreds years practice in western painting, it was proved that linens that closely thick, well-distributed and have no node and pore were the most suitable material can be used as canvas. Bocklin, Swiss romanticism painters, once said, without the basic comprehension for painting material, we are the slaves of material. Professor Max Doerner said, for the artist, what matter was not the chemical composition of materials, but the application performance.

Material technique is the foundation of the art of painting, while the spirit of the work implement and aesthetic value are the artist’s challenge. In most instances, painters lack relevant knowledge about the material and the judgment of identification. If the painter wants to use material correctly and effectively, he must understand and follow some basic principles on selecting painting materials. Only the artist completely grasps different materials features, can he laid a firm foundation for the development of personal style and the permanent of his works.

Canvas is an integral component of art, and it also embodies the spiritual and aesthetic values of work. The special texture, apparent and background color of canvas play important role in achieving the purpose of creation. Absorbency, elasticity, sense of stroke and adhesion is the important requirement to complete the creative process, while durability, stability and powerfulness support and protect the paintings.