
A Study of Juran’s Brushwork, 1673. by Wang Jian (Chinese, 1598-1677). Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Ink on paper. Asian Art Museum, The Avery Brundage Collection, B65D52. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Asian Art Museum
Mountains of the Mind: A Chinese Landscape Journey
Escape into contemplative landscapes created by celebrated Chinese ink painters spanning centuries. This exhibition explores how master artists have employed sacred mountains, flowing waters, and atmospheric mists to express Daoist philosophy and invite spiritual reflection. Drawing from an ancient tradition of mountain veneration, these works transform natural forms into living entities—where peaks become deities, rivers flow as veins, and clouds drift like breath—inviting you to experience a profound connection with nature, culture, and the self.