Legendary Landscapes
Sublime Visions from China's Song Dynasty
Streams and Mountains without End, China, late Northern Song dynasty, 1100–1150
The Cleveland Museum of Art — Gift of the Hanna Fund
Legendary Landscapes was on view at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, United States, from March 21, 2026 to September 27, 2026.
Last verified August 15, 2026 · Official source ↗
This exhibition showcases masterpieces of Chinese landscape painting from the Song dynasty (960-1279 CE), when imperial patronage sparked innovative artistic development. Drawn from the museum's exceptional collection, the works portray humans within expansive natural worlds that functioned as microcosms of the universe.
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- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, United States · March 21 – September 27, 2026Closed 27 Sept
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Streams and Mountains without End, China, late Northern Song dynasty, 1100–1150
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