Continuous mountains are spreading themselves in front of you with clear gradation. Through the perfect combination of dark colors and bright colors, the mountains and the trees are revealed their splendor and power in details by the author. There is no doubt that you will immediately be attracted by the grand scene. However, the houses and cows at the foot of the mountains in this Chinese landscapes are in sharp contrast with the mountains, which means that great fortune will come to your house.

But, it is not limited to bless auspiciousness to you, and when you look at this ink painting, you will cultivate you mind as well. In the distance, mountains are partly hidden and partly visible in misty clouds. It is really a wonderful feast for your eyes and minds. With the author’s exquisite workmanship, the blue sky is clearly reflected in the lake below it, and almost every glass growing on the slopes is visible. This painting not only reproduces the authenticity of this landscape, but also maintains auspicious meanings for blessings. It is really a fantastic work.

Mountains waterfall trees Chinese Painting

The exhibition aims to publicize the beauty of ancient ardor trees in Shanghai in a combination of innovative and traditional methods. Altogether, visitors can see 49 paintings in the exhibition depicting the characteristic ancient trees in Shencheng city in the traditional Chinese way. The exhibition will last for one month.

Shanghai is not rich in ancient arbors, having only 1,566 across 79 species, most of them, including eight that are more than 1,000 years old, are ginkgo trees. The majority of Shanghai's ancient arbors stand in ancient temples, tombs, residences and gardens in counties, mostly in Songjiang district.

Chinese traditional painting and ancient arbors are both common but are rarely seen together. How can the vigorousness of the trees be depicted with ink, and the force of branches be tasted from brush strokes? The 49 paintings will provide us with the answer with a telling and enriched history of Shanghai ancient arbors, coupled with an aim to provoke people's awareness in protecting ancient trees.