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Art Break: The Twenty-Four Solar Terms: Vernal Equinox by Xiaoyang Cao

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A vertical, monochromatic ink painting in a traditional Chinese style depicts a majestic, misty mountain landscape. Jagged peaks and cliffs emerge from swirling, atmospheric fog, with dark, heavily textured areas suggesting dense forests of pine trees clinging to the slopes, particularly in the lower half and center. The upper portion of the painting is dominated by dark rock forms dissolving into the white mist. The technique uses varying degrees of ink wash, ranging from pale gray to deep black, to create a strong sense of depth, light, and movement of the clouds.