China’s Song dynasty established many prototypes in government, society, and the arts. A system of schools and examinations for entering public office led to an efficient, centralized government ...

Hosted by the Central Academy of Fine Arts and organized by the School of Chinese Painting of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and CAFA Art Museum. Gu Kaizhi, who lived during the 4th and 5th ...

When it comes to the history of women’s rights in China, the Tang Dynasty is exalted while the succeeding Song Dynasty is reviled. Here is why this is not as clear-cut as it seems. Zhou Fang. Court ...

Don't put the artists in charge. They're dreamy and irresponsible. They confuse symbols with reality. You stand to lose half your empire. If you doubt it, consider the case of Zhao Ji, the eleventh ...

Wind and Snow in the Fir Pines, Li Shan (mid-12th to early 13th century), China, Jin dynasty, late 12th century Freer Gallery of Art The Shu River, traditionally attributed to Li Gonglin (ca.

For generations of painters and admirers, rare and seldom-displayed landscape painting from China’s Song dynasty rank among the most outstanding achievements of Chinese culture. On view May 17–Oct. 26 ...

Editor’s note: “Fair Ladies — Digital Representations of Ancient Chinese Women,” a Zhejiang Museum exhibition of more than 1,000 paintings from 32 museums across China, was held first online in 2021 ...