Framing
the
Invisible
Framing
the
Invisible
The art of using liubai to express philosophical and aesthetic beliefs through the concept of negative space in paintings.
The Artistry
of
Life
The Artistry
of
Life
The symbolic meanings of birds and flowers, as well as the significance of pairs, as depicted in Song Dynasty art.
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The
Life
between
Brushstrokes
The
Life
between
Brushstrokes
Capturing the spirit of nature and expressing insights and emotions through the art of landscape painting.
Read more Watch videoExplore how Song Dynasty artists utilized art as a medium for personal expression and portrayal of the way of life and societal norms of their era.
A
Contemporary
Way
of
Life
A
Contemporary
Way
of
Life
The Song dynasty’s astonishing economic and agricultural growth offered the general populace a sense of harmony, as witnessed through art and culture.
A
New Form
of
Beauty
A
New Form
of
Beauty
How an increasing emphasis on education, poetry, and personal cultivation helped redefine a new beauty ideal during the Song dynasty.
Artistic Pursuits
in a
Refined Era
Artistic Pursuits
in a
Refined Era
The rising prominence of the literati class during the Song dynasty helped foster a richer appreciation for art, philosophy, and nature.
Read more Watch videoTake a virtual tour of the Song dynasty and discover the way of life as told through nearly 200 classic works of art.
