Ancient Chinese saw flowers as a microcosm of the great universe, allowing them a glimpse into the rules of nature. The perspective inspired artists living centuries ago to make flower-themed ...

Christie’s Fall sale of Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy presents ... Although famous for his flower and bird paintings, his landscapes demonstrate his masterful brushwork. This sale ...

The Classical Chinese Paintings sale presents a number of collections from ... by Wen Zhengming (1470–1559), that exhibits a superb mastery of brush stroke; and Flowers painted by Tang Yin (1470–1524) ...

Seen by many as the music of grandparents and elevators, classical is getting a facelift ... for creating this gorgeous work of art I’m wearing @liberace_found for generously loaning me # ...

You can download all four images from the museum’s official website: ‘Birds and Flowers of the Four Seasons’ (pictured top), painted on gold-leafed paper by ...

Flowers and birds were favorite subjects of paintings in ancient China, offering a kind of special aesthetic interest. Flower-and-bird painting originated from the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

There are 33 flower clubs throughout East and West Sussex where everyone is welcome. As well as the individual clubs, we hold regular workshops, together with floral art lessons taught by highly ...

"In the shimmering light, the paintings would have almost come to ... You can see landscapes with Egyptian characters; foods and flowers; and some imposing theatrical masks.

From Johann Sebastian Bach to Justin Bieber. Flower is breaking all kinds of perceptions of what classical keys can sound like. "It doesn't have to be boring, or sterile, or inaccessible," she said.