China’s Song dynasty established many prototypes in government, society, and the arts. A system of schools and examinations for entering public office led to an efficient, centralized government ...

Song dynasty landscapes that shaped the course of Chinese art for centuries and established an enduring influence across East Asia are on view at The Nelson- Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City.

When it comes to the history of women’s rights in China, the Tang Dynasty is exalted while the succeeding Song Dynasty is reviled. Here is why this is not as clear-cut as it seems. Zhou Fang. Court ...

Don't put the artists in charge. They're dreamy and irresponsible. They confuse symbols with reality. You stand to lose half your empire. If you doubt it, consider the case of Zhao Ji, the eleventh ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Some of the most important landscape paintings in Chinese history will go on view at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City this spring. Legendary Landscapes: Sublime ...

A baby-faced young man sitting on the front row of Christie’s New York saleroom outbid several rivals to win a Song dynasty scroll painting of dragons for $49 million on Wednesday. Chen Rong’s scroll, ...