Floral rules

Ancient Chinese people saw flowers as a microcosm of the great universe, allowing them a glimpse into the rules of nature. This inspired artists living centuries ago to create flower-themed paintings as a way to examine relationships among human beings and other living things in the environment. An exhibition at the Yan Huang Art Museum in Beijing showcases more than 130 paintings of the classical flower-and-bird genre, dating back to the mid-Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Also on show are prints and folk art pieces featuring flowers. The exhibition runs until June 27.

10 am-6 pm, Tuesday to Sunday. 9 Huizhong Lu, Yayuncun, Chaoyang district, Beijing. 010-6491-2902.