Eastern vs. Western Landscapes

The Eastern (Asian) landscape tradition is markedly different from that of the Western (European). Traditional Asian artists intended to evoke meditative contemplation through visual imagery using atmospheric perspective, placement, and asymmetry. Eastern works also stress a reverence for nature and often include calligraphy or poetry as part of the primary subject. What ideas do European landscapes of the same period convey?

choose one example of each of the paintings that represents the Eastern and Western landscape traditions from the same period. Compare and contrast each work's similarities and differences and identify major contrasts in these two cultural approaches.

Start by explaining who the artist is chosen then consider these questions as your comparing and contrasting both cultures: What did each artist hope to accomplish with his or her work?
What aspect of the landscape did each artist most value?
Did the artists demonstrate personal connections with their landscapes, or were they conveying broader cultural messages?
Do the artworks represent attitudes toward nature that continue today?
Explain each consideration in detail and refer directly to how they are demonstrated in the art itself.