Li Keran

Author: Li Song
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: This book is one of the "Famous People's Photo Album Series." Li Keran was a pioneer in modern Chinese landscape painting and also possessed high proficiency in calligraphy and music. Born into poverty and experiencing many hardships, he loved his country and dedicated his life to the art of painting. Kind-hearted, simple, and indifferent to fame and fortune, hely revolutionized Chinese painting in his forties, boldly stating "to strike with the greatest courage" and established the new painting method known as "Li-style landscape painting," solidifying his status as an "unparalleled master of art." This book selects several key points and aspects from Li Keran's life history, using plain language and nearly sixty precious images to recreate his extraordinary artistic achievements and noble character.