Artists often admire natural scenery beholding landscape paintings rather than traveling to actual spots. When the Southern Dynasty painter Zong Bing (375-443), due to illness in old age, could no longer tour great mountains and rivers, he painted the landscapes he had once seen and then hung the works on the wall, thus fulfilling his dream of seeing those beautiful sights again. This term illustrates the tradition of loving mountains and rivers among ancient literati, affirms the significance of art to life, and promotes the art of painting 去书内

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    Reading Note Coined from Southern Dynasty painter Zong Bing’s story, "Woyou" means appreciating landscape paintings to enjoy natural scenery without outdoor trips. It reflects ancient literati’s love for nature and highlights art’s unique value.

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