Artistic Details

1. Dual Masterpieces
   • “Eternal Spring: Hundred Sons Scroll” (长春百子图): Depicts 100+ children engaged in seasonal outdoor activities across spring (lotus-picking), summer (butterfly-chasing), autumn (cricket-fighting), and winter (ice games).
   • “Symphony of Joy: Hundred Sons Scroll” (百子欢歌图): Captures courtyard revelries with 20+ folk games, including hide-and-seek, wrestling, and Buddhist bathing rituals.
2. Historical Documentation
   • Hairstyles: Features Song-era trends like the “Iron Seal” (烙铁印儿) buzzcut and “Quail Horn” (鹁角) bundled locks.
   • Costumes: Winter wind caps (风帽) and silk robes with seasonal floral motifs (lotus for summer, chrysanthemum for autumn)

Seasonal Symbolism & Composition

• Botanical Codes:
  • Spring: Peach blossoms and pine trees (eternal youth)
  • Summer: Lotus ponds (purity and rebirth)
  • Winter: Plum blossoms (resilience in adversity)
• Balanced Layout: Symmetrical scenes avoid visual hierarchy, mirroring Daoist harmony principles.