Rongbaozhai Painting Spectrum - Ancient Part (18) Landscape (1)

Author: Shen Zhou (Ming Dynasty)
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Publish Date: 2002-05-10
Features: Traditional Chinese painting, with its unique artistic language, records the features of every historical era in the Chinese nation, reflecting and embodying our nation's aesthetic will and traditional thought. It stands out in the world of art with its Eastern artistic characteristics and has become a treasure of the world's cultural heritage. As contemporary people, we are fortunate and proud to inherit and enjoy such a precious cultural legacy. In the face of this immense wealth, it is also the responsibility of contemporary people to inherit and promote the outstanding parts of it {using the past for the present}.
The series follows the basic framework of the history of ancient Chinese painting, establishing separate volumes around the content and themes of traditional painting, as well as its forms and genres. It focuses on compiling stylized works and masterpieces of typical painters, emphasizing technical features, artistic style, and exemplary effects. The series is structured macroscopically to enrich its content, with increased volumes dedicated to painters, themes, and forms that are popular among contemporary audiences. Artists and art theorists with rich teaching experience contribute necessary introductions. Where appropriate, supplementary content is attached in accordance with the exemplary purpose to bridge the gap between readers and the masterpieces.
Regarding the continuity, dating, authenticity, and quality of ancient works, these are prominent academic issues that cannot be avoided when compiling this series. Based on the exemplary purpose, we generally follow established scholarly views. Here, we briefly outline the editorial work of the series and sincerely hope to continue receiving the attention and support of readers.
We aim to create conditions for more people to understand traditional Chinese painting art, allowing Rongbaozhai Painting Series·Ancient Part to once again become a nourishing soil for the development of national painting art. It should play its role in promoting traditional spirit and creating Chinese paintings that meet people's needs and embody contemporary aesthetics.