Oil painting has been hugely popular in China for over a century. Thanks to the work of several generations of Chinese artists, it enjoys a privileged position in the country's modern art history.

Celebrated oil painter Jin Shangyi is regarded by many as the man who began the process of converting foreign art language into Chinese art discourse. His famous artwork "Tajik Bride" won immediate acclaim for its haunting beauty when it was first exhibited in the 1980s. The mesmerizing image continues to leave viewers awestruck and spellbound. The documentary series "Fine Arts in China" by China Media Group showcases the eternal charm of Asian women through the painter's masterful strokes and demonstrates the beauty of Chinese art to the world.