This article explores the role of patronage in the production of Tang Dynasty bronze ware, highlighting how the imperial court and aristocracy commissioned objects, influencing the style, types, and uses of these artifacts.
The history of Gongbi painting is intrinsically linked to the imperial courts of China, where it flourished under the patronage of emperors and the elite classes. The demand for highly detailed and realistic depictions of the natural world and court life led to the development of the meticulous techniques and refined aesthetic characteristic of the Gongbi tradition. This patronage significantly shaped the evolution and preservation of this distinctive style.