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How did Song Dynasty painters portray the spirit and form of nature?

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Miscellaneous Flowers is an anonymous Song Dynasty (960-1279) painting that depicts more than 60 kinds of flowers and more than 20 kinds of birds, insects, and fish, demonstrating the painting concept of "describing the spirit with form and combining form and spirit" indicative of that era. How did the Song Dynasty artists depict the natural growth of objects? How unique is their way of observing objects, their principle of drawing and their sense of art? Chen Xiangfeng, an associate professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, provides insights.

CGTN's art series "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.

Enter the exhibition: The Song, Painted

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