Collection of Luohan Paintings by Master Hongyi

Author: Chen Xing (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Hongyi Master, known as Li Shu Tong during his lay life, was an extremely important first-class figure in both the Buddhist and literary circles of modern China. At the time of his passing, he was 63 years old, with 25 years of monastic ordination, having taken vows in his prime. Throughout his life, he engaged in a wide range of artistic fields, achieving remarkable accomplishments in poetry, music, drama, calligraphy, seal carving, and art education. His paintings (Arhat paintings) exhibit a transcendent and serene structure and brushwork, embodying the meanings of purifying the mind and transcending worldly attachments, as well as achieving unity between oneself and the object of art. He truly deserves the title of a great master of art. Most modern scholars study the master's calligraphy, while fewer focus on his paintings. The publication of this collection provides a valuable reference for those researching the master's artistic works.