Forensic Pan Tianshou

Author: Pan Jialai / Zhu Yaochun
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Publishing Date: 2001-03-01
Features: The Chinese nation is one of the most passionate about collecting. Throughout history, there have been many renowned collectors. Since the reform and opening-up, a nationwide "collecting fever" has swept across China. However, collecting is an art, and even seasoned collectors can sometimes fall victim to scams. Nowadays, not only are there fake calligraphy, paintings, and antiques flooding the market, but even auctions are sometimes riddled with forgeries—truly a headache for collectors. In light of this, we have compiled and published this series of "Baofojiao" books, divided into two sub-series: "Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Identification" and "Chinese Antique Identification." This series particularly emphasizes "practicality" and "operationality," aiming to provide genuine assistance to avid collectors. All the authors of this series are not only research experts but also "collectors" and "enthusiasts," with hands-on experience in their respective fields. They have all "found hidden gems" in their areas of expertise, and some of the works featured in the books are even their own personal collections. Identification of Pan Tianshou is a co-authored book. Mr. Pan Jialai is a photographer with a profound understanding of traditional culture. His book Cultural Interpretation of Photography has shaken the world of photography and has had an impact that transcends disciplinary boundaries. Mr. Zhu Yaochun is a painter and calligraphy expert, as well as a connoisseur of calligraphy and paintings, with a unique eye for identification. The two co-authoring this book are a perfect match. The book is deeply felt and beautifully written. Although it is a work on identifying calligraphy and paintings, it can also be read as a biographical account.