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Explain the concept of shanshui.

It means mountain water and it refers to a branch of Chinese painting with involve natural landscapes spiritual and conceptual spaces. It reflects two complementary poles which showcases the daoist view of the universe.


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“The Emperor may rule over the territory he has conquered, but only the artist knows the way within.”