Chinese Inheritance of Bird-and-Flower Painting (Complete Three Volumes)

Author: Ji Jianghong
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book introduces the branch 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 terms of style, it includes both meticulous and detailed brushwork and lively and expressive freehand techniques. The content covers rock carving, pottery painting, lacquer painting on wood, colored paintings on paper, and colored paintings on silk, gathering over 300 masterpieces by renowned artists throughout history. The selected works come from major art 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.