Baigongtu

"Baigongtu" starts from Bianjing during the reign of Renzong in the Northern Song Dynasty. It tells the story of Shen Yanzhi, a down-and-out scholar who obeyed his father's wishes and gave up the imperial examination to travel through 360 lines. He went deep into the market as an apprentice, helper, etc., Recording the skills and original intentions of the craftsmen. From the capital to the countryside, inland to the coast, he witnessed the perseverance and difficulties of the craftsmen, and the impact of changing times on the industry. Along the way, he met close friends of various craftsmen, and eventually compiled the "Hundred Works Map" and opened a school to pass on craftsmanship. He used delicate brushstrokes to outline the social picture of the Northern Song Dynasty and conveyed his profound thoughts on the inheritance of craftsmanship and humanistic care.