China Modern and Contemporary Masters Paintings. Ma Jin

Author: Ma Jin
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: "The Complete Works of Modern Chinese Masters·Ma Jin" mainly introduces the following content: Throughout history, the development of Chinese painting has primarily relied on internal driving forces. However, the introduction and absorption of foreign painting styles have also played a positive role. From the Han to the Tang dynasties, the subtle integration of the artistic concepts and styles of foreign art with traditional Chinese painting in the historical process made Chinese painting richer, fuller, and shone with a brilliance that surpassed previous generations. From the late Ming to the Qing dynasty, Western realistic painting entered China with European missionaries. Its focus on linear perspective and emphasis on chiaroscuro techniques, when combined with Chinese meticulous painting,ed the style of Qing court figure paintings, particularly horse and rider depictions, and also influenced flower-and-bird and wildlife paintings to some extent. Missionary painters were not limited to one person, but among them, Giuseppe Castiglione from Italy was the most renowned. His masterful perspective skills, solid drawing foundation, certain brushwork techniques, and exquisite, ornate style almost dominated the court painting scene during the Yongzheng and Qianlong eras.