Chinese Inheritance of Bird-and-Flower Painting (3 Volumes Complete) (Includes Disc)

Author: Ji Jianghong
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book introduces the category of Chinese ancient painting that excels in expressing emotions through objects and—flower-and-bird painting. It is divided into seven periods—Ancient Times, Sui and Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing—tracing its developmental lineage. It comprehensively interprets the artistic connotations of flower-and-bird painting from multiple perspectives. In style, it includes both meticulous and delicate brushwork and lively, expressive ink paintings. The content covers rock carving, ceramic painting, lacquer painting on wood, colored paintings on paper, and colored paintings on silk, gathering over 300 masterpieces by renowned artists through the ages. The selected works come from major art collection institutions such as the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Palace Museum in Taipei, the British Museum in the UK, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the US, and the Louvre in France. They are invaluable and breathtaking, possessing high appreciation and collection value. The book also features introductions and critiques written by experts in flower-and-bird painting and art history from the Chinese Academy of Arts, allowing readers to gain insights into the art and enjoy a profound aesthetic experience.