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A History of the World in 100 Objects Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Admonitions Scroll Admonitions Scroll

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.

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The emperor visits a lady of his harem. Body language indicates distrust between them

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