Couplet on an Autumn Sky Emperor Lizong Chinese Lizong was the finest calligrapher among the Song emperors who came after Gaozong (r. 1127-62). While his predecessors followed Gaozong's style, Lizong developed his own unique manner, which was distinguished by angular brushstrokes with straight rapid brush movementsin contrast to the slower, more rounded brushstrokes of Gaozongand by his preference for Tang, rather than Jin, dynasty models.This couplet may well describe the beauty of West Lake, site of the Southern Song imperial palace:Deep in the autumn, waters are clear to the bottom [of the lake,After rain, blueness extends across the sky. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7383. Couplet on an Autumn Sky Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Couplet on an Autumn Sky 40185
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