This contemporary piece shows a merging of the new and old. There is a clear integration of nature, but the way of doing so is more modern. Traditionally, distant mountains would be visible or pieces would be bird-and-flower style—this piece appears to have elements of both, showing the mixing that has happened in modern Chinese art. Additionally, it traditionally would have been unusual to include a rooster’s figure in such realistic detail, showing the influence of realism. The detail of the bamboo could also support this assertion. Again, traditional calligraphy is integrated. Nonetheless, the integration of calligraphy is associated with more traditional tiehua, having disappeared during the years of socialist realism. The overall composition and proportions are also different than traditional examples—typically a rooster would play a minor role in an image and nature would be paramount.