Governing The Family Managing

Yang Bai Liangs painting, Governing the Family, Managing the Country, Stabilising the World; A Tribute to Chinese Sages), pays homage to the “Ten Sages” of Chinese history—revered figures whose wisdom and moral vision deeply shaped Chinese governance, philosophy, and culture. Each individual embodies essential virtues such as integrity, loyalty, wisdom, and reformist spirit, with notable igures ineluding Fan Zhongyan, Wang Anshi, Zhuge Liang, and Yue Fei. The painting highlights their profound influence on education, leadership, and milftary strategy, portraying their shared commitment to national prosperity, ethical governance, and social harmony.