Master of the Generation - Dong Qichang: The First Influence Art Treasury (Red Volume)

Author: Editorial Committee of "The Art Treasury of Influence"
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: A classroom for cultivating artistic literacy among teenagers, a key discipline in the journey of artistic life, a series of nationwide art popularization readers, and an intimate encounter with masters. Carefully planned and compiled by Tangma Book Industry, the "Influence Art Treasury" series of books is divided into two parts: the Red Volume (Chinese classical painting) and the Blue Volume (Western classical painting). Currently, the published books (painting section) have reached 40 types. The series selects the most influential classic works from 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 refinement.
Dong Qichang was born into a declining landlord family in Shanghai. At the age of 17, he dropped out of school and began studying painting at 23. By absorbing the strengths of others, he became one of the most famous calligraphers and painters, as well as art theorists of the late Ming Dynasty. In the history of literati painting, he is considered a milestone figure, achieving the status of a master. Dong Qichang engaged in painting while serving as an official, with a career spanning over 40 years across the Wanli, Taichang, Tianqi, and Chongzhen reigns. He was meticulous and adept at navigating political circles, continuously rising in rank. His representative works include "Highly Refined Scroll," "Snowy Mountains and Rivers," and "Wǎnluán Study." Especially "Wǎnluán Study," with its thick brushwork and majestic artistic spirit, represents the highest achievement of his literati painting.