""The history of Chinese painting can be traced back to the Neolithic period of primitive society, and its long evolution has given rise to many flourishing periods of artistic achievement. This book is a specialized study on the systematic evolution of Chinese painting, conveying a fundamental belief: """"The artistic world is vast and boundless. Therefore, everything possessing its own vitality has the right to stand firm in this world. No one has the right to use the force of arms or capital to coerce it into submission or exclusion.""""