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The First Lunar Month: Spring’s First Harmony (太簇始和) | Qing Dynasty / Ding Guanpeng(丁观鹏)

A Harmonious Spring: Ding Guanpeng’s "Tai Cu Shi He" from the Twelve Pitch-pipes Series

Explore Ding Guanpeng’s "Tai Cu Shi He," a masterpiece representing the first lunar month and the "Tai Cu" musical pitch. This article analyzes the painting's fusion of Western perspective and Chinese meticulous style, its portrayal of the Lantern Festival in the imperial palace, and its symbolic significance in the Qianlong Emperor's vision of cosmic and political harmony.

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