This book is divided into 7chronological chapters, covered the Southern and Northern Dynasties to Qingdynasty. Although the book is noly 199 pages, it contains 122 paintings whichpresent history of ancient Chinese paintings perfectly. We could witness thepainter's lifetime, the work's style and the then customs in social and culturefields through these outstanding paintings. With precise and meaningfulcharacters, this book help readers to appreciate the history of ancient Chinesepaintings.