As evidenced by the painting, Dong Qichang, along with other artists of the Ming Dynasty, attempted to create art that did which of the following?

(A) Excluded references to humans, in lieu of a focus on nature (B) Recaptured the traditions of Chinese culture (C) Borrowed extensively from South Asian cultures (D) Celebrated the Mongol influenceExplanation: Following the rule of the Mongols, the Ming wanted to erase the influence of their foreign predecessors and restore Chinese culture. This led to a renaissance of classical Chinese art. Be careful with (A). While there is a strong focus on nature in this painting, there is also a small house shown. In typical Taoist fashion, the inclusion of human influence is typically negligible, emphasizing the relatively small role humans play in the grand scheme of things. The best answer is (B).