How did Daoism influence painting in China?

The new religion in China influenced painting by giving a peaceful vibe to the Chinese. Daoism emphasized the individual’s experience with nature and the concept that, "Heaven and earth and I live together.", t he highest ideal of the literati painter was that he should work only when inspired. The Chinese used the term "flight of the dragon" to describe the moment when an artist, truly inspired, transcended physical expression and came into contact with something greater than himself.