Ancient Chinese calligraphy and painting on display at the Palace Museum

Photo taken on Sept. 12, 2026 shows visitors viewing artworks at the exhibition "Models and Standards: Calligraphy and Painting of the Tang and Song Dynasties" at the Palace Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. Featuring 107 works of ancient Chinese calligraphy, painting and rubbings, the exhibition traces the development of Chinese art from the Six Dynasties period through the Tang and Song dynasties, highlighting the artistic traditions and distinctive styles of these periods. The exhibition runs through November 1, 2026. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Sept. 12, 2026 shows visitors viewing artworks at the exhibition "Models and Standards: Calligraphy and Painting of the Tang and Song Dynasties" at the Palace Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. Featuring 107 works of ancient Chinese calligraphy, painting and rubbings, the exhibition traces the development of Chinese art from the Six Dynasties period through the Tang and Song dynasties, highlighting the artistic traditions and distinctive styles of these periods. The exhibition runs through November 1, 2026. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Sept. 12, 2026 shows visitors viewing artworks at the exhibition "Models and Standards: Calligraphy and Painting of the Tang and Song Dynasties" at the Palace Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. Featuring 107 works of ancient Chinese calligraphy, painting and rubbings, the exhibition traces the development of Chinese art from the Six Dynasties period through the Tang and Song dynasties, highlighting the artistic traditions and distinctive styles of these periods. The exhibition runs through November 1, 2026. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)