婷芝 Cathy
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Sep 14, 2022
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“清明上河圖” (Qīng Míng Shàng Hé Tú) translates to “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” in English. It is one of the most famous traditional Chinese paintings, created by the Song Dynasty artist Zhang Zeduan in the 12th century.
This masterpiece is a panoramic painting that depicts the daily life and bustling scenes of Bianjing (modern-day Kaifeng), the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, during the Qingming Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday. The Qingming Festival usually falls in early April and is a time for people to pay respects to their ancestors by visiting their gravesites.
The painting captures a wide range of activities, including people crossing the bridge, shopping at markets, participating in religious rituals, and engaging in various forms of entertainment. It offers a detailed glimpse into the social, economic, and cultural life of the period, as well as the architectural landscape of Bianjing.
“Along the River During the Qingming Festival” is not only admired for its artistic skill and attention to detail but also valued as a historical record of life in ancient China. It is considered a national treasure and is housed in the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) in Beijing.
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