“Bamboo” section, from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting 1817

This is a section from the *Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting*, a famous Chinese art instruction book written by Wang Gai, and published in 1679. The book explores the use of ink wash painting techniques for various subjects including landscapes, animals, and flowers. This particular section, *Bamboo*, explores the technique of painting bamboo, a common subject in Chinese art. It is one of the most comprehensive and influential art instruction manuals in Chinese history.