First Masterpiece Of Chinese Painting

"This fascinating book guides the reader through the details of the scroll's dating, authorship and provenance, explaining how the painting relates to Gu Kaizhi and reflects his artistic genius. New photography brings this delicate and rarely exhibited work to life, scene by scene. The author also explores the scroll's calligraphy, its history over many dynasties as it passed through the hands of collectors and connoisseurs, and its iconic status in the modern world."--Jacket