The three perfections: poetry and painting
Commentary
The three perfections: poetry and painting
'The Admonitions Scroll is one of the most important paintings in the world. It was originally painted by Gu Kaizhi (about AD 345-406), considered to be the father of classical Chinese figure painting. The original painting is now lost, but is known through this close copy made over 200 years later. Throughout history, Chinese artists have sought to emulate Gu Kaizhi's "gossamer brush line". This scroll bears the red seals of Chinese emperors and private collectors who once owned the painting.'