Schema and Fun – History of Japanese Painting

Author: Qi Yinping
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Publish Date: 2002-06-07
Features: Tang paintings, Han paintings, and other historically significant terms in Japanese art history, as well as the art schools and styles they represent, have always been a focal point of interest for Japanese artists. Since Chinese art has served as a source of nourishment and inspiration for Japanese artists, the traditions of Chinese art have, to some extent, formed the foundation of Japanese art. This cultural shared origin has made the issues faced by Japanese artists, as well as their attempts and efforts in addressing these issues, quite similar to those of their Chinese counterparts. Therefore, clarifying the influence of foreign art (including modern Western painting) on Japanese painting is not only a prerequisite for understanding Japanese painting but also a key thread in the discussion of this book. The book provides a detailed introduction to the characteristics, styles, basic forms, inheritance, schematic types, artistic origins, innovations, and development of Japanese painting throughout history.