Surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Anhwei, and the artistic atmosphere of his family, Chiang developed an early appreciation for art.
再發展至南宋末期，畫家取景往往只是山水間的一個角落，畫面上留白的空靈之美，幾乎多過美景的描繪。「就取景而言，三者各有不同的著眼點，可視作構圖上的進步，但下筆皆屬寫實。」