Chinese Masters' Calligraphy and Painting Appreciation

Author: Pan Shenliang
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This book is a practical guide to the authentication of Chinese paintings and calligraphy. Based on years of research and experience, the author, guided by materialism and using masterpieces as evidence, provides a comprehensive and accessible review of 40 important Chinese painters and calligraphers from the Tang Dynasty to the modern era. The book covers their origins, life stories, art, achievements, mentors, and artistic styles in different periods (early, middle, and late), as well as methods for distinguishing authentic works from forgeries.