In 465 CE, Princess Liu Chuyu of Chinas Liu Song Dynasty made an audacious demand that would seal her fate. When her brother, Emperor Qianfei, flaunted his extensive harem, she boldly challenged the double standard. Why should he enjoy multiple companions while she was limited to one husband? Her brothers response was unexpected. He granted her request for 30 male companions an unprecedented move that shocked the imperial court. Among them was the nobleman Chu Yuan, who famously refused to join

The inaugural season of the CGTN Art Series, "The Song, Painted," is a virtual exhibition of Song Dynasty (960-1276) masterpieces currently housed in museums around the globe. CGTN presents to the world a sumptuous journey through ancient culture, zooming in on Song Dynasty art and the ethos reflected in the paintings of the time, as we delve into a millennium-old dream casting back over an imperial wonderland. #TheSongPainted #ArtCritics | China Plus Culture