Book Series of Art and Calligraphy: Collection of Zhang Bingyao

Author: Zhang Bingyao
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Publish Date: 2001-11-01
Features: "Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles" is the motto of Chinese scholars throughout history, while "art comes from life" is the principle revered by artists both ancient and modern. At the age of half a century, I had the honor of engaging in this practice. In the seven years of Don Quixote-like journey, my only means of transport was a bicycle. I spent over a year traveling along the Yellow River and five years traveling around the world. The total distance covered was nearly 30,000 kilometers. Along the way, I passed through cities and towns, climbed mountains and hills, crossed rivers and streams, traversed snow-covered mountains, walked amidst flowers, encountered human interactions, and faced dangers at times. In today's world, to concentrate on such an ultra-intense life experience is a rare privilege for me.