300 Poems of Song Dynasty. Painting Version

Author: Yan Xiaohui
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: The release of the Tang Poetry Photography Edition and the Song Ci Ancient Painting Edition is both a response to the era of visual culture and a continuation of tradition. The connection between images and poetry can inspire us to explore their relationship from multiple perspectives, a pursuit that has been humorously referred to by Mr. Qian Zhongshu as "old grudges and feuds in the theoretical world" among scholars both at home and abroad across different eras. Compared to existing versions, the uniqueness of this book is more apparent. In terms of the selection of poems, while respecting the classics, the editor has made significant adjustments, prioritizing works with strong visual imagery to better complement the illustrations. More importantly, pairing modern photographic images with renowned Tang Dynasty poems is a first in the publishing industry. In the Tang Poetry Photography Edition, we can also explore a different comparative reading approach. When images and poetry interpret each other, the appended critical annotations from various historical periods provide a unique interpretive method. Thus, when opening this book, not only does our sensory world experience a near-holographic delight, but in the interplay of poetry and rational interpretation, a multi-voiced auditory effect is also formed. Faced with such auditory and visual charm, our senses will become exceptionally acute.