Some Chinese critics regard Zhang Yimou’s portrayed concept of Chinese civilization as over simplified. They say his works draw Western attention to Chinese national culture without conveying its true diversity, and that his work mirrors his own view rather than offering a window on China through which the world may make its own observations. Some Chinese critics regard Zhang Yimou’s portrayed concept of Chinese civilization as over simplified. They say his works draw Western attention to Chinese national culture without conveying its true diversity, and that his work mirrors his own view rather than offering a window on China through which the the world may make its own observations.