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82 Pages : hbk. 30 cm. Classical Chinese painting is one of the most refined and philosophical traditions in world art, deeply rooted in Chinese thought, literature, and spiritual practice. Rather than aiming for realistic imitation, it seeks to express the inner spirit (qi), harmony with nature, and the artist’s moral character. Painting was never just a visual skill in China—it was considered an extension of scholarship, calligraphy, and meditation Meridiane Publishing House Includes Index. Fine Arts 759.951 MRB PK-LaGCW 260119