Complete Collection of Chinese Painting. 15, Ming Dynasty. 6

Author: Ancient Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Appraisal Group
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Publishing Date: 2000-06-01
Features: The works of Xu Wei are the highlight of this volume. His turbulent life and unique personality gave his paintings and calligraphy a strong subjective color and distinctive innovative brushwork, endowing literati painting with deeper intellectual connotations and more unique aesthetic beauty, leaving a glorious mark in the history of painting. In contrast, Zhou Zhimian adopted a more rational approach, learning from Lu Zhi and Chen Daofu, and created the "Hooked Flower and Dotted Leaf Method," demonstrating remarkable skill. Sun Kehong, while serving as an official, excelled in painting, particularly flowers and birds, following a path similar to Zhou Zhimian, and was considered elegant and refined. At this time, the Wu (Wumen) School was gradually declining, while the Huating (Huating) School was emerging. Song Xu, with his vigorous and archaic style, and Mo Shilong, with his elegant and refreshing brushwork, displayed their individual talents. Xiang Yuanbian, a collector of ancient paintings and calligraphy, matured his artistic skills through exposure to classical works, gaining a refined sense of artistry. Wu Bin, who did not emphasize imitation of the past but instead forged his own path, gave his brushwork a unique landscape-like charm through his personal life experiences. In the field of figure painting, Ding Yunpeng excelled in all painting genres, particularly figures, with an elegant and refined style. He also contributed to the development of ancient woodblock illustrations through his book illustration work. Zeng Jing enriched traditional figure painting techniques with his outstanding realistic skills, earning widespread praise. Additionally, several female painters were skilled in depicting plum blossoms and orchids, showcasing elegance and reflecting the flourishing state of painting during the Ming Dynasty. This volume features eighteen painters and sixty-three works.