Quyuan Fenghe: Ten Lectures on Chinese Art Theory

Author: Zhu Liangzhi
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: This book does not focus on deducing specific art theories but aims to bridge the gap between art theory and concrete art, seeking the "resting place" of theory within vibrant art; it also bridges the connection between art and life, finding unique life wisdom within art. Chinese art is profound as the ocean, and I have only scooped a small measure to speak of its meaning—its shallowness is obvious. It can only convey a glimpse of my own genuine experiences. The book consists of ten lectures: Lecture One on Listening to Fragrance and the Issue of Spirit; Lecture Two on Watching Dance, primarily on the Relationship between Motion and Stillness; Lecture Three on Storage, named "The Crooked Path"; Lecture Four on the Idea of Seeing the Vast in Chinese Art Theory, a unique concept in Eastern art theory, named "Micro-flowers"; Lecture Five on the Dead Tree, discussing the idea of "subtlety in skill" in Chinese art; Lecture Six on the Empty Mountain, addressing the issue of yin and yang (); Lecture Seven on the Cold Moon, speaking of the desolate and silent realm in Chinese art; Lecture Eight on the Gentle Breeze, discussing the concept of harmony in Chinese art. Lecture Nine is named "Wisdom Sword," discussing the experience of sudden enlightenment; Lecture Ten is named "Fan Boat," discussing the freehand and expressive tradition of Chinese art. The book does not focus on deducing specific art theories but aims to bridge the gap between art theory and concrete art, seeking the "resting place" of theory within vibrant art; it also bridges the connection between art and life, finding unique life wisdom within art. Chinese art is profound as the ocean, and I have only scooped a small measure to speak of its meaning—its shallowness is obvious. It can only convey a glimpse of my own genuine experiences.