Wang Hui Best Collection

Author: Xu Bangda Xue Yongnian
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: This collection includes 57 paintings by Wang Hui. When it comes to copying ancient masterpieces, he achieves a more lifelike representation than literati painters who rely on sudden enlightenment. In terms of embracing tradition, he takes a more appropriate approach to learning from the [Northern School] than painters confined within the [Southern School] tradition. Regarding artistic expression, he balances the meticulous attention to brushwork and composition with a dynamic portrayal of landscapes, infusing his works with a richer sense of real-life vitality than the aloof and idealized landscapes favored by literati painters. However, as a professional painter who rarely escaped the preferences of collectors throughout his life, Wang Shigu's artistic language lacks refinement, and his individuality is sometimes diluted by the influence of various styles. His excessive mastery of technique also affects the depth of meaning in his works, which cannot be overlooked as flaws in his art.