Only then can there be spiritual resonance across the ages

Author: Editorial Board of "The Art Treasury of First Influence"
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), styled Zhengming, known as the Scholar of Hengshan, was born into a scholarly and official family in Changzhou, Jiangsu. As the leader of the "Wumen School of Painting," he played a pivotal role in the rise and continuation of the school, alongside Shen Zhou, Tang Yin, and Qiu Ying, who were collectively known as the "Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty." Wen Zhengming was a highly talented artist skilled in landscapes, figures, and flowers and birds, particularly renowned for his landscape paintings. His landscapes were elegant, refined, and imbued with a scholarly aura. Many of his masterpieces have been passed down through generations, such as The Tea Gathering at Huishan, which features delicate and refined brushwork; and The East Garden, with its rigorous composition, fine yet robust brushwork, calm and scholarly demeanor, muted and elegant colors, and expansive artistic realm.
This art book selects and showcases the masterpieces of Wen Zhengming, each accompanied by detailed information including the title, appreciation, creation date, material, dimensions, painting technique, collector, and influence index, making it exceptionally valuable. The book is beautifully designed and printed, with the introductory section "Approaching Chinese Painting" offering readers knowledge on the painting, appreciation, and collection of Chinese art, as well as guidance on how to use this book.