In addition to spiritual influences, Chinese art is also shaped by philosophical ideas such as Confucianism and Daoism. Confucianism emphasizes order, morality, and social harmony while Daoism stresses spontaneity and the acceptance of nature's way. These two philosophies have influenced not only art but also literature and other forms of cultural expression.
SOURCE: Bird on branch (1368–1644) vintage Chinese painting by Chen Hongshou. Original public domain image from The Cleveland Museum of Art. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.