在中国历代之君中，宋徽宗是个颇为奇异的矛盾人物。作为一个皇帝，他昏庸、愚昧、怯懦，而且残忍。在大敌当前之际，他丧权辱国，直接充当了金人搜刮中原人民财富和奴役中原人民的鹰犬！而作为一个艺术家，他不只聪明、精细、目光敏锐，而且技艺超群，其吹弹、书画、声歌、辞赋无不精擅，在中国文化史上留下了许多不可磨灭的业绩和艺术佳话。
朝廷的绘画机构，最早出现于汉代，称为“画室”。五代时后蜀设立画院。宋朝把后周、南唐、后蜀实力雄厚的画家们集中起来，设置了“翰林图画院”。
到了公元1104年，喜爱绘画的宋徽宗赵佶把绘画正式纳入国家科举考试的轨道，定期考试，按成绩录取考生，然后进行专业的学习、训练，称为“画学”。这个画学，是中国的第一所美术大学，也是世界上的第一所美术大学。
painting and calligraphy, which are considered to be his most outstanding achievements. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of the subject matter.
The emperor's love for art was not limited to painting and calligraphy. He was also a skilled musician and poet. His poetry is characterized by its simplicity, elegance, and depth of meaning.
Despite his artistic talents, Song Huizong's reign was marked by military defeats and economic decline. He was criticized for his extravagance and lack of interest in governance.
In conclusion, Song Huizong was a complex figure who excelled in both art and politics. While he made significant contributions to Chinese culture as an artist, he also faced criticism for his leadership as an emperor.
（转自：https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1QK4y1q7wv?from=search&seid=1473433304556294225）
