Chinese Inheritance of Bird-and-Flower Paintings (Special Edition Bound Box Set True Copy Five Volumes) (Special Edition Bound Box Set)

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Features: In the long history of Chinese painting art, the three world-famous major painting genres that have been formed—landscape, figure, and flower-and-bird painting—each have their own independent historical development, artistic styles, schools, and masterpieces. To enable to systematically and comprehensively understand the artistic achievements in each major genre, our publishing house has specially invited Chinese art history experts, art critics, and researchers from the three major painting genres to carefully select from the vast collection of Chinese artworks the most renowned, most representative, and most influential masterpieces that have had a profound impact on the development of later artistic creation. Accompanied by concise yet insightful introductions and critiques, these works are printed on the most exquisite twisted-grain paper favored in the Qing Dynasty's calligraphy and painting circles, using the traditional Ming Dynasty engraving and woodblock printing technique. They have become the high-quality classic painting books in the field of calligraphy and painting, widely praised by art professionals both domestically and internationally.
Flower-and-bird painting is one of the three major painting genres in ancient Chinese painting, known for its ability to express emotions and convey meaning through objects () and to convey emotions by depicting objects (). The content includes not only flowers and birds but also animals, fish and aquatic plants, trees, bamboo and rocks, as well as fruits and vegetables. The styles range from meticulous and detailed fine-line flower-and-bird paintings to vibrant and expressive freehand flower-and-bird paintings. The subjects of the Four Gentlemen—plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums—are particularly beloved by both literati and the general populace. From Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty to the "Eight of Yangzhou," Chinese flower-and-bird painting has gained extensive international acclaim for its diverse array of painters, schools, and styles, as well as its complex and varied techniques. It has become highly sought after by domestic and international art museums, museums, various collecting institutions, and private collectors.