In the imperial palaces, ancestral temples, and altars of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) court, colorful paintings were commonly used for decoration, with Hexi color painting being the highest grade of architectural color painting during that era. Featuring intricate dragon and phoenix motifs, this delicate craft saw its primary lines embellished with powdered gold, set against vibrant greens and reds, culminating in a display of splendid and magnificent hues. Follow CGTN host Julian Waghann as he