Seeking to revivify and extend the conventions of ink and wash painting, Hao spent many years studying Chinese classical paintings, acquiring vast knowledge of historical works, as well as the many motifs and
poetic traditions related to them.
Old
traditions carry on, no matter how much denied, and in a
poetic way
relate to the bible verse to «Honor your father and mother» or in other words your ancestors and elders, because without them you wouldn't be here.