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General Xiao Li’s Painting Studio

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To the west of Wangchun Tower lies “General Xiao Li’s Painting Studio,” with a pond and winding bridge connecting the two floors. But who is General Xiao Li? According to historical records, during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, the imperial painter Li Sixun was granted the title of Right Martial Guard General and was known as “General Big Li.” His son, Li Zhaodao, once served as a staff officer at the Yangzhou Grand Commandant’s Office and was referred to as “General Little Li.”

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General Xiao Li’s Painting Studio is a cultural relic protection unit of Yangzhou.

To the west of Wangchun Tower lies “General Xiao Li’s Painting Studio,” with a pond and winding bridge connecting the two floors. But who is General Xiao Li? According to historical records, during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, the imperial painter Li Sixun was granted the title of Right Martial Guard General and was known as “General Big Li.” His son, Li Zhaodao, once served as a staff officer at the Yangzhou Grand Commandant’s Office and was referred to as “General Little Li.”

“General Xiao Li’s Painting Studio” was designed based on the painting style of Li Zhaodao. Since “General Big Li and General Little Li” jointly pioneered the “Golden and Jade Landscape Painting School” of the Tang Dynasty, gazing through the fan-shaped windows at the resplendent silhouette of Xichun Pavilion across from here evokes the grand and luxurious artistic spirit of the prosperous Tang era.