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A day in the life of 'drunk cotton roses'

 , Updated 15:05, 27-Dec-2023
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"Red and White Cotton Rosemallow" is a pair of silk paintings made by Southern Song (1127-1279) court painter Li Di. These paintings depict the passage of time and life's dynamism through the portrayal of changes that "drunk cotton roses" undergo in a single day. What's special about the silk canvas used for this painting? What kind of pigments did the painter use? Maromitsu Tsukamoto, professor at the University of Tokyo, provides insights.

CGTN's art aeries "The Song, Painted" is a virtual exhibition of Song Dynasty (960-1279) masterpieces currently housed in museums worldwide. Let's embark on a journey of cultural exploration, zooming in on art from the Song Dynasty and the ethos reflected in the paintings.

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