The Gate of a Century for Chinese Painting

Author: Lu Fushi
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This book is part of the series "Dialogues of Renowned Artists and Editors in the Early 21st Century." It collects interviews between Lu Fushi, Chief Editor of Shanghai Fine Arts Publishing House, Professor Xu Jianrong of Shanghai University of Fine Arts, and Gu Wenda, a professional artist in New York. The book is comprehensive, richly illustrated, and blends scientific, theoretical, and readability. It is highly valuable for both professional scholars and general readers. The book reflects the contemporary reality of Chinese painting from different perspectives and standpoints. It first introduces the confrontation with modernity, then discusses history and me, beyond tradition, and pluralistic contexts.