The Life and Family of Zhao Boju Born in the Hebei province, Zhao Boju lived through the transformative shifts of the early Southern Song Dynasty. He was an imperial clansman-painter, a position that placed him within the inner circles of the court. His lineage was deeply rooted in the artistic traditions of his era; he was the son of Zhao Lingrang and the brother of Zhao Bosu. This familial connection to the arts suggests a life shap…