Zhu Da (1626–1705), “Flowers on a River” (1697), hand scroll; ink on paper, 19 × 508 7/8 inches (collection of the Tianjin Museum) A rare exhibition of Chinese painting in Manhattan is drawing acclaim ...

“Flying Flowers and Scattered Snow” (飞花散雪), a title captured from an ancient seven-character Tang dynasty poem, was performed in the courtyard of the Harvard Art Museums by the Chinese calligraphy ...

Every month, hundreds of galleries add newly available works by thousands of artists to the Artnet Gallery Network—and every week, we shine a spotlight on one artist you should know. Check out what we ...

Every blossom tells a story in "Chinese Flowers," the latest in the Freer Gallery's series of season-related exhibitions. Based on centuries of traditional symbolism, these paintings and drawings (all ...

Introduction -- Symbols from A to Z -- Rebuses and Chinese characters -- Endnotes -- Image credits -- Index siris_sil_856310 ...