Ink bamboo is a kind of bamboo. It is said that Mozhu originated in Wu Daozi in the Tang Dynasty. Wentong in the Northern Song Dynasty and Zheng Banqiao in the Qing Dynasty were both famous painters of ink and bamboo slips. Northern Song Dynasty painter Wen Tong's works. The bamboo pole in the picture is like a bow, full of elasticity, and the bamboo leaf is like a sword, ready to go, showing a strong pen power.
Evergreen bamboo symbolizes tenacious life and eternal youth;
Bamboo void represents the empty character of the mind; Its branches are bent and unyielding, which is the principle of being both rigid and flexible; Born with knots, bamboo knots will be exposed, which is a symbol of noble morality and clarity. The earliest bamboo gardens in China can be traced back to the Wei and Jin Dynasties. Since then, bamboo has evolved from a cultural significance to a folk image.
Bamboo in Chinese painting often uses ink to express its image and charm. Ink painting plays an important role in China traditional painting. Its ink painting features that books are used for painting and bones are used for writing. Bamboo painting must be "in the chest" and can be used freely when using ink, showing the charm and integrity of bamboo.