The Cold Forest and Dense Shore

Ever been awestruck by a landscape that stretches endlessly before you?

The Cold Forest and Dense Shore does just that, transforming a scroll-sized scene into a monumental vista. The expansive watershore dominates the view, captured with bold, dynamic strokes and an impressionistic touch. This expansive approach reflects the distinct sensibility of Jiangnan painters, who offer a striking contrast to their northern counterparts. Their vibrant, sweeping landscapes invite us to immerse ourselves in the boundless beauty of nature.

Five Dynasties Period (907-960) Dong Yuan. Colored, silk, hanging scroll. Collection of the Kurokawa Institute, Hyogo, Japan.

This piece is compiled from the Chinese edition of Three Thousand Years of Chinese Painting by Foreign Languages Press and Yale University Press, translated by Chen Ying.