The Chinese interest in landscape painting was most strongly influenced by which of the following?
A) Confucius's dictum that an appreciation of nature was the basis for human society
B) Buddhist concern with dharma and cosmic principles
C) The Buddhist concept of nirvana and how that paradise is depicted in art
D) Daoist emphasis on harmony with nature and poetic themes

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The Daoist philosophy, with its emphasis on living in harmony with the natural world and the importance of landscapes in expressing poetic themes and emotions, had a profound influence on the development of Chinese landscape painting. This philosophy encouraged artists to seek a spiritual communion with nature, which became a central theme in Chinese landscape art.

The Chinese Interest in Landscape Painting Was Most Strongly Influenced