The Mozhai Foundation Web Library features articles and images that explore a variety of topics related to Chinese art and culture. This page will be updated with new additions from time to time.
Lady under a Banana Tree
Gai Qi (1774-1829), an influential figure painter of the middle Qing period, fused traditional methods with decorative flare.
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A Passion for Art and Life: Lessons Learned from Jung Ying Tsao
An essay by Michael Gallis on his journey into connoisseurship.
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Archaic Seals
A slide show featuring Chinese seals from the Qin through the Qing dynasties.
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Chinese Painting: A Brief Overview
Majors developments in the history of Chinese painting, by Jung Ying Tsao.
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