It's a pity that we know Tang era painting mostly through literary reference, with so few securely dated examples surviving from the time. The full, round faces so emblematic of the period has also been attributed to the standard of beauty initiated by Emperor Xuanzong's famous mistress Yang Guifei, who died in 756, this lady known for plump features and ample form.
You did a great job describing it. I especially like the explanation of animation, 'giving life.' Thanks
It's a pity that we know Tang era painting mostly through literary reference, with so few securely dated examples surviving from the time. The full, round faces so emblematic of the period has also been attributed to the standard of beauty initiated by Emperor Xuanzong's famous mistress Yang Guifei, who died in 756, this lady known for plump features and ample form.