Qing Dynasty: Hu Gongshou Bamboo stone diagram axis The bamboo is evergreen all year round, standing upright and upright, symbolizing tenacious life; The inner hollow, representing the character of the valley; Its branches are bent without bending, which is the principle of softness and rigidity; Born with knots, bamboo knots must be revealed, which is a symbol of high wind and bright festivals. The uprightness, integrity, and handsomeness of bamboo are in line with the personality pursuit of Chinese literati, and ink bamboo is also a common subject of literati painting. This picture is made by Hu Gongshou, a painter of the Shanghai School of the Qing Dynasty, with the title: The head of the rod is shaken up every day, and Lingyun's heart is also empty. [Original text ] |