The Origin of Ancient Chinese Emperor PortraitsIn ancient times, emperors were noble and mysterious beings, and they usually posed as a towering and invincible figure. But you know what? These ancient emperors also had moments of narcissism! Yes, they also began to have portraits.
In fact, ancient Chinese portraits of emperors originated with Qin Shi Huang. In order to commemorate his exploits and reign, Qin Shi Huang hired a painter to paint a portrait of him. This portrait is considered to be the first portrait of an emperor in Chinese history, opening a precedent for portraits of ancient Chinese emperors.
Since then, more and more emperors have begun to attach importance to their own images, and have asked painters to paint portraits of them. Some emperors liked painters to process beautification, others liked painters to add and subtract shapes, and even some emperors asked painters to draw scenes of their own dialogue with the gods. It can be said that the portraits of emperors in ancient China are rich and colorful, and each portrait has a unique story.
Although the ancient portrait technique cannot be compared with today, the archaic style outlines the style and temperament of the ancient emperors. Presumably, the emperors of that time would have been proud to see their portraits and treasure them with satisfaction.
In general, the emperors of ancient China were no exception, and they were eager to leave their mark and show their glory, hence these lifelike portraits. Perhaps, in the distant years, these portraits have witnessed the legendary stories of emperors and become a part of history. Everyone is welcome to leave a message in the comment area.