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Winter is a time when people appreciate their creature comforts, especially some good food and warmth, as well as the touch of a friendly hand and a cozy chat beside the fireplace. In ancient China, literati tended to put a premium on highlighting the joys of winter, and many liked to imbue a sense of romance to their aesthetic depictions of the snow-covered landscapes.
The Ming Dynasty painting "Thatched Cottage Covered by Snow" is considered one of the most representative landscape paintings by Tang Yin (1470-1524). It offers a breathtaking panorama of snowy mountains towering up toward the sky. The conspicuous white patches indicate areas covered with snow -- almost pure white, giving a feeling of fresh air. Several thatched cottages appear on the hillside, while only a few people can be seen on this freezing cold day. Everything appears to be plain and quiet. Produced by China Media Group, the cultural program "China in Poetry and Painting" invited famous broadcaster Qu Xianhe and dancer Li Xiang to play the figures in the painting, exhibiting the sensuality and poetic atmosphere of a snowy vista through the art of recitation and dance.