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) ...

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 ...

Titled Flowers Bloom in Streets ... In her oil works, Wu shows the fluidity and sense of moisture of classical Chinese painting. While she paints with ink and water, she blends in with the ...

"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.