What is the background of Zhao Mengfu, an ancient painter in Yuan Dynasty?

Zhao Mengfu, whose real name is Zi Ang and Song Xuedao, is one of the most outstanding painters and calligraphers in Yuan Dynasty and even in ancient China, and is also a representative of the ancient Italian school. His achievements surpass those of Qian Xuan and He Cheng. Zhao Mengfu is a descendant of the royal family in the Song Dynasty. After the demise of the Southern Song Dynasty, he held various prominent official positions in the Yuan Dynasty. On the one hand, Han people are dissatisfied with his cooperation with foreigners, and some scholars regard him as a villain; On the other hand, many Mongolian rulers are suspicious of him. These two pressures made him deeply aware of the sinister field of consciousness and the dilemma of life. So I put all my energy into literary creation to pin my depressed mood.

Zhao Mengfu is a generalist. He has political talent, excellent writing style, and is proficient in music, painting and calligraphy. As far as painting is concerned, figures, pommel horses, landscapes and flowers and birds are all fine; Whether it is meticulous or freehand brushwork, whether it is ink painting or color setting, it is omnipotent. He is not only good at writing, but also has important achievements in theory. In the cultural history of China, it is rare to find such a person who has achieved so many things. I'm afraid only Su Shi of the Song Dynasty can compare with him.

Because of Zhao Mengfu's outstanding ability and contribution, special position and extensive friends, he became a recognized leader in painting circles in Yuan Dynasty. Zhao Mengfu played an irreplaceable role in the establishment of painting style in the whole Yuan Dynasty.