How was water recorded with realism in early paintings?

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-12-26/How-was-water-recorded-with-realism-in-early-paintings--1pQgEjysgEM/p.html In traditional Chinese landscape paintings, mountains often take center stage. "Water Studies" by the renowned Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) artist Ma Yuan is a rare piece that solely depicts water as the main subject. What did the artist describe about water in this 12-section scroll? In that era without high-definition cameras, how did Ma Yuan record the different forms of water and paint them with realism? Professor Fan Yang at the China National Academy of Painting provides his insights. #TheSongPainted #ArtCritics Click on the link below to find more about the virtual exhibition: https://www.cgtn.com/the-song-painted-nature-english Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv