In "Flowers of Mount Yandang", Pan Tianshou selected as his subjects different species of flora. He organised his composition by alternating between meticulous and freehand brush stokes, and between warm and cool colour tones. For example, two detailed white lilies rise among sketched red flowers and black leaves. Such rhythmic alternation enlivens the painting. Pan was able to convey the spirit of Mount Yandang with such a lively and dynamic painting.   Close