Ancient Chinese Hundred Generals Illustrated

Author: Wang Hongqi
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: "The Illustrated Biographies of 100 Ancient Chinese Generals" is a fine art textbook compiled and illustrated by painter Ma Dai and author Wang Hongqi. The book features 100 selected illustrations of famous generals from different dynasties drawn by Ma Dai, ranging from Lü Shang in the late Shang-Zhou period to Bao Chao in the late Qing Dynasty. The images are vivid and the brushwork is exquisite. "The Illustrated Biographies of 100 Ancient Chinese Generals" is accompanied by corresponding life stories and plot descriptions of the figures, sometimes providing historical background information as well. It presents the demeanor of ancient generals from multiple perspectives, enabling readers to quickly make certain judgments or gain insights. The 100 general illustrations in this book were created by the Republican-era painter Ma Dai, featuring figures from the late Shang-Zhou period (Lü Shang) to the late Qing Dynasty (Bao Chao). The compilers have added textual explanations to describe the depicted scenes and introduce the life stories and major achievements of each warrior.