Into Chinese Art: Where the heart belongs

Chinese landscape painting has been passed down for thousands of years, following its own unique artistic principles. China Daily invites Russian contemporary artist Anna Kazmina to explore this tradition with Professor Chen Lei from the China Academy of Art, as they step into Hangzhou's Tiger Spring Park for a thought-provoking discussion on landscape sketching.

Why does traditional Chinese painting defy the rules of Western perspective? Why is light and shadow absent from the world of ink wash painting? As Chinese ink animation gains global attention, how does classical landscape painting respond to the evolving artistic landscape of our time?

Under the guidance of Professor Chen, Anna takes up brush and ink, capturing the beauty of Tiger Spring Park as she paints in the rain-soaked corridors. What kind of Jiangnan scenery will emerge from the fusion of Chinese and Russian artistic perspectives?

Click the video to witness Anna's ink-painted vision of Jiangnan!

Into Chinese Art is an immersive cultural interview series produced by China Daily, where international hosts engage with art experts through interactive discussions, offering audiences a deeper understanding of Chinese art and aesthetics. The second season of Into Chinese Art focuses on the art of Chinese painting and unfolds three captivating episodes.

Episode one: Into Chinese Art: Ink, immensity and vistas unbound