Fine-brush flower-and-bird painting emerged and brought a breath of fresh air in Song Dynasty. Painters of various dynasties attached high importance to this miracle, and even now, we are all acclaiming it as the peak of perfection. Why is this kind of painting so marvelous? It is closely connected with the philosophy, arts, religion and the panegyric by the royal family. The painting from life was highly promoted in Song Dynasty, to paint visible phenomena with the philosophy of life, dynamics of life, fun of life and meaning of life. Therefore, fine-brush painting is drawn from life, but higher than life. That is really classic and brilliant. With the principle of maintaining innovation as a way of inheritance, I conducted a study on this subject and in this process I found a good way for my future flower-and-bird painting. |