Four Monks Painting

Author: Yang Xin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: Zhang Ren, Kuan Can, Baishan Mountain Person, and Shitao were the four prominent monk-painters active during the early Qing Dynasty. In art history, they are collectively known as the "Four Monks." Their artistic styles and principles differed significantly from those of painters like the "Four Wangs" of the same period, collectively forming a vibrant and magnificent landscape on the early Qing art scene. The paintings of the "Four Monks" are highly regarded by later artists such as the "Eight of Yangzhou" and the "Shanghai School of Painting" for their strong individuality and artistic characteristics. Their influence extends to the present-day Chinese art world. This volume strives to organize the works of the "Four Monks" in the collection of the Palace Museum, categorized by artist and arranged chronologically. It also includes appended poems, inscriptions, and brief explanations, providing readers with a valuable resource for appreciating and studying the art of the "Four Monks." This book is part of the "Treasures of the Palace Museum" series, featuring color illustrations, exquisite printing, and corresponding textual explanations. The content is both intuitive and clear, serving as an important to understand the finest examples of ancient Chinese art. It is both a work of appreciation and a treasure to be collected, embodying both qualities and truly rare.