Bo gu tu 1752

"Bo gu tu" (1752) is a 16-volume illustrated book bound in black cloth with a pale beige spine that houses a collection of illustrations and writings by the Song dynasty artist Fu Wang (1079–1126). It is a fascinating example of Chinese art and bookmaking, currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and represents the artist's expertise in painting and calligraphy. The book highlights the fusion of artistic disciplines in a single work, offering a glimpse into the artistic and intellectual landscape of the Song dynasty.