Mago

Author: Huang Xi
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The works selected for the "Series of Traditional Chinese Figure Painting" are traditional themes beloved by the people. In addition to the traditional themes, the painting techniques are also traditional. The figure paintings in this series employ traditional brushwork and modeling, emphasizing lines, realism, and capturing the essence. I believe readers will be deeply attracted to the authentic charm of traditional art after viewing these figure works.
Buddha and Immortal figures are one of the popular themes among the general public. Taoism and Buddhism have been practiced in China for over two thousand years. However, the veneration of Buddha and Immortal figures in folk culture far exceeds the boundaries of religion. People's reverence and worship of them stem more from their noble qualities—purity, kindness, bravery in the face of justice, upholding righteousness, and generosity.
Therefore, throughout history, painters did not depict Buddha and Immortal figures in ethereal realms but instead portrayed them as ordinary people found everywhere in the mortal world. This approach makes these figures more relatable to the people, who feel closer to and find them more authentic.