Scene from The Story of the Western Wind, Traditionally attributed to Qui Ying (ca. 1494-1552), China, Qing dynasty, 18th to 19th century, Ink and color on silk, 26 x 43.5 cm Credit: The Freer Gallery of Art

WASHINGTON, DC.- For centuries, gardens in Asia have held a universal appeal as manifestations of the human relationship to nature. From intimate courtyards, planted with flowers and trees to monumental temple, tomb and pleasure gardens, each culture has developed its own distinct tradition to express various artistic, social, religious and economic concerns... la suite sur http://www.artdaily.com/section/news/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=19398

Lovers, Attributed to Manohar, India, Mughal dynasty, ca. 1597, Color and gold on paper, 17.2 x 9.8 cm. Credit: The Freer Gallery of Art