Shi Lu Art

Author: Ye Jian/Shi Dan (editors)
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: As one of the most representative art masters in the history of 20th-century Chinese art, Shi Lu's outstanding achievements in the innovation of Chinese painting are inseparable from his multifaceted cultural cultivation as well as his artistic theory and aesthetic viewpoints. Understanding Shi Lu's artistic philosophy helps deepen the appreciation of his paintings and calligraphy, as well as his personal characteristics. This book collects articles, notes, essays, poems, and talks on artistic creation written by Shi Lu during his lifetime. The content includes profound discussions on art theory, revealing not only Shi Lu's many unique artistic insights and his personal ideals but also, through the evolution of his artistic thought, a historical segment of the development of 20th-century Chinese painting.