Pine trees grow thick and green even in the winter, and their long-unchanging appearance is a symbol of prosperity. However, even a pine that is a thousand years old will eventually die. Immutability is not the only thing of value; there is also beauty in fleeting moments. In China, nature and human life have always been associated with one another and expressed in painting. Nowadays, when everyday life has become quite unstable, it may be good to seek out hints of life within the aesthetic sensibilities of those who came before.