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 ...

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) ...

The artwork borrows from classical easel painting techniques ... capital stretching behind her as her hand clasps a dangling flower. In another, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, former president of ...

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).

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 ...

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 ...