A comparative study of female images in paintings of Ming and Qing Dynasties

Abstract

This article aims to reveal the social and cultural characteristics of different eras by comparing the images of women in Tang and Song Dynasty paintings. The female figures in the paintings of the Tang and Song dynasties serve as a significant window into the social landscape of that time. The objective of this study is to deeply analyze the differences in female representations in the paintings of the Tang and Song periods and explore the social, cultural, and economic factors behind them. Through comparison, not only can we understand the evolution of painting art, but also gain insight into how the times shaped the perception of women, which holds considerable value for the study of art history and cultural history.