"Shang" in "Shanghe" is a locative word. At that time, Kaifeng had a population of nearly one million, and everyone's rations were transported by Bianhe River and Caihe River, which played an important role in Bianjing's social life. On the map, the Bianhe River is located in the north and on the upper side, so it is called the Shanghe River. Therefore, this painting depicts the upper reaches of the Qingming Festival, which has nothing to do with sweeping graves.
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Three versions of Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival;
Zhang Zeduan's original works are now in the Palace Museum. A replica of an innovative Ming Dynasty painter Chou Ying is now kept in Shenyang Palace Museum. The official copy of the imperial edict ordered by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty is now kept in the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
Among them, Zhang Zeduan's The Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival is a rare treasure in Chinese art history. Width 24.8 cm, length 528.7 cm, silk color. It is a masterpiece of Zhang Zeduan and a first-class national treasure.
The whole picture of Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival can be divided into three sections. When the picture unfolds, the first thing you see is the scenery on the outskirts of Bianjing. The middle section mainly depicts the busy scenes on both sides of Shangtu Bridge and Bianhe River. The second half depicts the street view of Bianjing City. The big one is less than 3 cm, and the small one is like a bean. After careful inspection, all the shapes and spirits are ready, and all the fibers are available, which is very interesting. ?
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