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Author: Chen Danqing
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The term "regressing" is punny, which can be understood as a reflection and inquiry into various "notions of progress" in the field of Chinese humanities and arts over the past century. The author's observations are sharp, and his depiction of details is particularly vivid. Book critic Huang Jiewei said, "Although Chen Danqing is a painter, many essayists cannot write as compellingly as he does. Moreover, although readers are not him, the 'alienation' and 'helplessness' in his portrayal of culture and context, as well as his 'reluctant acceptance,' are easily relatable to everyone." This book compiles some of the author's writings from the five years since his return to China, covering topics such as painting, photography, cities, education, and self-proclaimed "regression," which is punny and can be understood as a reflection and inquiry into various "notions of progress" in the field of Chinese humanities and arts over the past century. The "Regressing Collection" compiles some of the author's writings from the five years since his return to China, covering topics such as painting, photography, cities, education, and self-proclaimed "regression," which is punny and can be understood as a reflection and inquiry into various "notions of progress" in the field of Chinese humanities and arts over the past century.