EXPLAINER: How 'Four Masters of Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)' portray life of Chinese literati

"Figures", by Qiu Ying仇英, one of the 'Four Masters of Ming Dynasty', stands out with its color palette. The nearly 6.2-meter-long drawing captures a fun gathering of Chinese literati with pleasant music, great food and remarkable view.

Another masterpiece named "Ceremony in Orchid Pavilion" by Wen Zhenming, shows celebration of Chinese 'Shangsi' Festival on the third day of the third lunar month. It vividly portrays how literati gather along riverside to enjoy a poetry writing game.

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