Paintings
Divine Images Across Centuries
Water-Land Paintings, Temple Murals, Ritual Scrolls, and Folk Prints
Introduction
For centuries, Chinese deities have been depicted through murals, water-land paintings, temple banners, folk prints, illustrated scriptures, and ritual scrolls.
Although the styles vary dramatically, these images share a common purpose: to visualize the unseen world.
This section gathers examples from different regions, dynasties, and artistic traditions.
