""This book features a curated selection of 18 masterpieces of Song Dynasty landscape paintings. The artworks either document journeys through nature or express the artist's inner spirit, masterfully blending emotion with scenery to create uniquely conceived poetic realms. Readers will not only visually appreciate these treasured Song landscapes but also, guided by expert commentary, grasp the extraordinary artistic techniques employed by Song painters and the profound poetic charm infused within each composition-ultimately achieving a profound understanding of the subtle essence of Song Dynasty painting.