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Plum Blossom the Major Subject in Chinese Painting

The plum blossom is one of the most famous flowers in China and one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings. The plum tree is renowned for bursting into a riot of blossoms in the dead of winter. It is a noble and … Continue reading

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Chinese Pheasant Painting

Chinese Pheasant Painting: Pheasant is called "jin ji( 锦鸡)" in Chinese, which wounds like "gold and auspiciousness(金吉)", so it has very auspicious meanings. In ancient China, people believed pheasant to have the function of dispelling evil spirits, spo they often … Continue reading

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Chinese Plum Blossom

This Chinese painting that took the artist over a month to complete is a masterpiece synthesizing verse, calligraphy, painting and seals into an organic whole. The composition is dense, with ink or color washes touching all borders, but leaves some … Continue reading

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