Master Collection · Painting - Chen Hongshou (Color Illustration Version, Copperplate Paper Printing)

Author: Editorial Committee of "The Treasury of Influence Art"
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: A classroom art life item of youth art accomplishment training, a set of nationwide art popularization reading materials, and an intimate encounter with masters. The "Influence Art Treasury" series, meticulously planned and compiled by Tangma Book Industry, is divided into two parts: Red Volume (Chinese Classical Painting) and Blue Volume (Western Classical Painting). Currently, the published books (painting section) have reached 40 types. The series selects the most influential classic works of Chinese and Western classical painting, supplemented by valuable information such as the author, creation date, content, material and technique, dimensions, collector, influence index, and related legends. In terms of image processing and binding design, bold innovations have been made to achieve a perfect unity of content and form. Like other art forms, painting reflects the author's thoughts, emotions, and aesthetic consciousness, as well as the reflection of the era and life. This series of books will guide readers to appreciate painting art, experience the essence and profound heritage of Chinese and Western cultures, and enhance their personal taste and cultural cultivation. Chen Hongshou was born into a scholarly family in Zhejiang. His early life was quite affluent, and he was fond of wine, beauty, and enjoying nature. He also sought official positions but failed in the examinations repeatedly. From a young age, he studied painting and calligraphy, showing exceptional talent and a penchant for innovation. The famous mountains and rivers he traveled to were depicted in his works with grandeur and uniqueness, differing from others. He was truly "a chest full of mountains and rivers" while "all phenomena were distinct." Chen Hongshou was renowned alongside Cui Zizhong, a Northern figure painter, and they were known as "Chen from the South and Cui from the North." His representative works include "Nurturing Yue in the Palace," "Elegant Gathering," "Hundred Butterflies," and more.