Selected Collection of Tiger (Volume 1)

Author: Feng Da-Zhong
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: After extensive collection over a long period, Tianjin Yangliqing Painting Society has compiled and published this collection featuring the finest works of contemporary tiger-painting masters. The numerous masterpieces not only present innovative concepts and create new techniques and artistic expressions, but also embody profound traditional cultural spirit. The tigers in this collection range from realistic to expressive, from meticulously detailed to freely executed, each showcasing its unique brilliance. The works included are by Feng Da-Zhong, Yin Yanjiang, Zhang Baogui, and Xu Xingye.
The tigers in this collection are diverse—some realistic, some expressive, some intricately detailed, and some boldly executed, each displaying its own excellence. However, all embody the spirit and essence of Chinese culture. Painting tigers involves capturing not only their form but also their bone structure, flesh, and spirit. Artists must convey not just the physical appearance of the tiger but also its vitality, demeanor, emotional depth, and ethereal quality.
With the growing awareness of environmental ecology, modern artists not only paint tigers but also focus on artistic representations of their natural habitats, blending tiger paintings with landscape art. This enriches the works' while enhancing their aesthetic appeal. Several prominent tiger painters in this collection have deeply explored this creative tendency. In their hands, tigers are not isolated entities but rather thrive in various natural environments—whether amidst vibrant autumn mountains with crimson maples, awakening spring landscapes shrouded in mist, snow-covered scenes illuminated by moonlight, swaying reeds with dew-kissed grass, or towering rocks cradled by sprawling pines.