This is unique in the history of painting in China and even in the world. In this five-meter-long picture scroll, * * * depicts a large number of characters, cattle, mules, donkeys and other livestock, cars, sedan chairs, large and small ships, houses, bridges, towers and other features, reflecting the characteristics of architecture in the Song Dynasty. It has high historical value and artistic value.
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In the way of expression, The Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival adopts the method of constantly moving the viewpoint, that is, "scatter perspective" to capture the required scene. From the vast Yuan Ye, the vast rivers, the towering battlements, to the nails, rivets and small commodities on ships and cars, they are all harmoniously organized into a unified whole.
There are officials, farmers, businessmen, doctors, fortune tellers, monks, Taoist priests, petty officials, women, children, teachers, cable car drivers and animals such as donkeys, cows and camels. There are fairs, trading, hanging out, drinking, parties, pushing boats, pulling carts, riding cars, riding horses and so on.
There are many shops, hotels, teahouses and dim sum shops in the street, as well as towers, river ports, bridges, cargo ships, government buildings and thatched cottages.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival