Complete Collection of Famous Chinese Paintings--Complete Collection of Famous Chinese Bird-and-Flower Paintings (Two Volumes in Total)

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1. Authoritative: The "China Masterpieces of Mountains and Waters," "China Masterpieces of Flowers and Birds," and "China Masterpieces of Figures" were all compiled by doctoral supervisors, researchers, professors, and doctors from the China Academy of Arts, Central Academy of Fine Arts, and Tsinghua University's School of Art. They selected the works, determined the entries, and wrote the commentaries, striving for excellence and unparalleled authority. The "China Masterpieces of Painting" was edited by Liu Rendao and Tang Lu. Liu Rendao is a renowned art critic and associate researcher at the Art Research Institute of the China Academy of Arts, a member of the Council of the China Society of Cultural Relics, and executive vice president and secretary general of the Standing Committee of the Art Commission of the China Society of Cultural Relics. Tang Lu is a famous art critic and editor-in-chief of major art books such as "Essential Masterpieces of Painting," "Modern Masterpieces of Painting," and "Imperial Collection of Paintings Commented on by Emperors."
2. Classical: The "China Masterpieces of Painting" collects rare and priceless paintings from five thousand years of Chinese art history. It nearly encompasses all famous works by renowned artists, many of which are hidden away in deep palaces, kept secret, and are each stunningly beautiful and invaluable. Some are national treasures and priceless works, legally prohibited from being sold, with no amount of money able to purchase them. These masterpieces are all included in this book.
3. Accessible: Many readers cannot appreciate the essence and charm of paintings without commentaries. The "China Masterpieces of Painting" includes nearly 400,000 words of insightful commentaries written by art critics, guiding readers to deeply understand the artistic connotations of the works. Each commentary vividly and accurately introduces and analyzes the title, era, dimensions, artist, collection location, background, theme, artistic conception, technical features, compositional principles, artistic value, and anecdotes of each painting, interpreting the art through words and presenting the beauty through paintings. This allows readers to appreciate the artistic charm of the masterpieces on a higher level. Enjoying the art and reading the text brings a sense of tranquility, gradual enlightenment, and immersive pleasure.
4. Exquisite: The design is innovative, the structure is well-balanced, and the visual effects are bright and elegant. The book is published in an international large-16-page format with luxurious and exquisite binding. The comprehensive quality of the compilation, selection, design, photography, plate-making, printing, and binding of this book has reached international first-class standards, leaving experts in awe!
5. Value for Money: The ultra-luxurious printing and affordable pricing make it a perfect choice for art lovers, collectors, and readers who wish to collect and read. One volume of the "China Masterpieces of Painting" is like a vast and magnificent modern art museum, allowing you to admire the masterpieces of Chinese art from the comfort of your home. The "China Masterpieces of Painting" is divided into three major sets: "China Masterpieces of Mountains and Waters," "China Masterpieces of Flowers and Birds," and "China Masterpieces of Figures," each with two volumes, forming independent systems. Readers can collect individual sets or the entire trilogy. Each set collects 550 masterpieces, totaling 1,650 works by 458 famous painters from different eras. The book is published in an international large-16-page format with a luxurious binding, full-color printing, and over 200 words of commentary for each masterpiece (written by scholars specializing in the artist's work), with a total of nearly 400,000 words. The illustrations and text are richly presented, offering endless enjoyment. All masterpieces from five thousand years of history, in every style and genre, are included, with many works appearing in public for the first time as rare treasures, possessing high artistic, appreciative, research, and values.