In terms of creativity, Song Huizong's achievements are obviously higher than Zhao Mengfu's. For example, Song Huizong's thin gold body can be described as a Chinese odyssey, which is beyond the reach of all people who study thin gold body in later generations. For another example, although there are many doubts about Song Huizong's meticulous brushwork, from the verifiable works, he can be completely unique in the Song Dynasty painting circle. That kind of exquisiteness and elegance, few people can achieve.
But overall, Zhao Mengfu is higher than Song Huizong. Zhao Mengfu has many works handed down from generation to generation. Not only did he inherit the calligraphy of Zhao Ti, the two kings who had a far-reaching influence on later generations, but his calligraphy was five-style, with all its shortcomings. In painting, Zhao Mengfu is also an all-rounder with meticulous brushwork and freehand brushwork, including landscapes, flowers and birds, birds and animals.
In other words, both of them are very accomplished in painting and calligraphy. His contribution to China culture is extraordinary.