Complete Collection of Chinese Masterpieces--Complete Collection of Chinese Masterpieces on Figures (Set of Two Volumes)

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1. Authority: The "Complete Collection of Chinese Heirloom Landscape Paintings," "Complete Collection of Chinese Heirloom Flower-and-Bird Paintings," and "Complete Collection of Chinese Heirloom Figure Paintings" are all compiled by doctoral supervisors, researchers, professors, and PhDs from the Institute of Fine Arts of the Chinese Academy of Arts, Central Academy of Fine Arts, and the Academy of Fine Arts of Tsinghua University. They selected the works, determined the entries, and wrote the commentary, striving for excellence and achieving unparalleled authority. The "Complete Collection of Chinese Heirloom Paintings" is edited by Liu Rendao and Tang Lu. Liu Rendao is a renowned art critic and associate researcher at the Institute of Fine Arts of the Chinese Academy of Arts, a standing member of the Chinese Society of Cultural Relics, and executive vice president and secretary general of the Standing Committee of the Art Committee of the Chinese Society of Cultural Relics and Calligraphy, Painting, and Sculpture. Tang Lu is a famous art critic and editor of major art books such as "Glimpses of Famous Paintings," "Appreciation of Modern Heirloom Paintings," and "Imperial Collections of."
2. Classic: The "Complete Collection of Chinese Heirloom Paintings" includes rare and extraordinary works of art from 5,000 years of Chinese painting history. It nearly encompasses all famous paintings by renowned artists, many of which were once kept in imperial palaces, never displayed to the public. Each painting is breathtakingly beautiful and invaluable. Some are national treasures and priceless artifacts, legally prohibited from being auctioned—no amount of money can purchase them. All such masterpieces are included in this collection.
3. Readable: Without commentary, many readers may miss the essence and charm of a painting. The "Complete Collection of Chinese Heirloom Paintings" features over 400,000 words of commentary written by art critics, inspiring readers to deeply understand the artistic connotations of the works. Each painting’s commentary provides vivid and accurate introductions and analyses of its famous title, era, dimensions, artist, collection location, historical background, thematic meaning, artistic conception, technical features, compositional principles, artistic value, and anecdotes. The text complements the images, conveying the intent through pictures, guiding readers to appreciate the artistic charm and connotations of the masterpieces on a higher level. Enjoying the paintings and reading the text is a delightful experience, gradually leading to a state of tranquility and deep appreciation.
4. Exquisite: The design is innovative, the structure is well-coordinated, and the visual effects are bright and elegant. The book is published in an international large 16K 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 at an affordable price makes it an excellent choice for art enthusiasts, collectors, and readers. One "Complete Collection of Chinese Heirloom Paintings" is like a vast and majestic modern art museum of Chinese paintings, allowing you to admire the treasures without leaving your home. The "Complete Collection of Chinese Heirloom Paintings" is divided into three major sets: "Complete Collection of Chinese Landscape Paintings," "Complete Collection of Chinese Flower-and-Bird Paintings," and "Complete Collection of Chinese Figure Paintings." Each set consists of two volumes, forming an independent system. Readers can collect them individually or as a complete set of three. Each set includes 550 heirloom paintings, totaling 1650 masterpieces by 458 renowned painters from various dynasties. The book is published in an international large 16K format with a luxurious binding, full-color printing, and over 200 words of commentary for each heirloom painting (written by the specialist scholars of the artists), totaling nearly 400,000 words. The illustrations are rich and engaging, offering endless enjoyment to readers. Paintings from all schools, styles, and periods of the past 5,000 years are included, with many works being rare treasures never before displayed to the public. They hold high artistic, appraising, research, and collectible value.