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China ancient paintings are traditionally divided into these three kinds of painting materials.

Chinese painting is mainly divided into figures, flowers and birds, and landscapes.

On the surface, Chinese paintings are divided into these categories by subject matter, but in fact, they use art to express an idea and thought. The so-called "painting is divided into three subjects", which summarizes three aspects of cosmic life: figure painting shows the relationship between human society and people; Landscape painting shows the relationship between man and nature, and integrates man and nature; Flower-and-bird painting is to show all kinds of life in nature and live in harmony with people. The reason why Chinese painting is divided into figures, flowers and birds, and landscapes is actually a philosophical reflection on artistic sublimation. The combination of the three constitutes the whole universe, which complements each other. This is the true meaning of art..