Chinese Painting Techniques Series — Freehand Brushwork: Small Figures of People

Author: Dai Shunzhi
Publisher: Shaanxi People's Fine Arts Press
Book Description:
This book is part of the series on Chinese painting techniques, written by the author Dai Shunzhi. Dai Shunzhi is from Beijing. He graduated from the Graduate Program of the Chinese Painting Department at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in 1988, earning a master's degree. Currently, he is a professor at the Painting Department of the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, and a member of the China Artists Association. His works have been collected by institutions such as the Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and the National Art Museum of China, as well as private collectors. He has published several books, including "Dai Shunzhi Paintings," "Dai Shunzhi Line Drawings," "Line Drawing and Form Art," "Dai Shunzhi Small Paintings," "Dai Shunzhi Portrait Works," and "Dai Shunzhi Ink Paintings."
This book serves as an introduction to the techniques of small-scale figure paintings, accompanied by corresponding artworks for readers to appreciate.
The practice of small-scale paintings has long been an important component of Chinese painting creation and an indispensable part for beginners to learn the craft. Although small-scale figure paintings are compact in size, their artistic depth and technical difficulty are substantial. They require the artist to possess high cultural literacy and artistic refinement, as well as strong shaping abilities and proficient brushwork skills. Conversely, without solid foundational skills in shaping, it is very challenging to achieve success in the realm of small-scale figure paintings.
Author Biography:
Dai Shunzhi is from Beijing. He graduated from the Graduate Program of the Chinese Painting Department at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in 1988, earning a master's degree. Currently, he is a professor at the Painting Department of the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, and a member of the China Artists Association. His works have been collected by institutions such as the Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and the National Art Museum of China. He has published several books, including "Dai Shunzhi Paintings," "Dai Shunzhi Line Drawings," "Line Drawing and Form Art," "Dai Shunzhi Small Paintings," "Dai Shunzhi Portrait Works,"