"Pavilions Among Mountains and Rivers" is a silk and color landscape painting created by Yan Wengui, an artist from the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). At first glance, the painting seems to depict only perilous mountains and wilderness ill-suited for human life. However, upon closer inspection, one finds small figures, dwellings and pavilions in various parts of the scene. In terms of painting style, this artwork fuses the gentleness of the south with the toughness of the north. How did the artist come to compose such a masterpiece? Which techniques did he use that add to this painting's allure? Mariko Hatta from Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts provides her 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