Green and red, thin and frail

Author: Liao Wen
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: From the perspective of an art critic, this series illustrates the value of Chinese women and women's art. The "Chinese Women's Art" series examines the significance of women and their artistic works in ancient, modern, and contemporary Chinese art from the viewpoint of a critic rather than a historian. It analyzes women's art issues from historical to contemporary contexts through the lens of contemporary female values, reflecting the author's perspectives developed over years immersed in women's art criticism. The books are rich in images with few words, featuring numerous rare ancient paintings and over 200 valuable related materials. They also include lively, humorous illustrations and unique design styles, making them rare art books that balance professionalism and readability.
The series is divided into three parts: "Ancient," "Modern," and "Contemporary." The "Ancient" section is titled "Ancient—Art of the Inner Quarters." The "Modern" section focuses on women who emerged from feudal traditions, participated in revolutions, or received Western education, so their art is referred to as "Revolutionary Art," "Modernist Women's Art," and "Half the Sky Art." Contemporary women's art, as noted by the author, takes diverse paths, including a return to classical values in the form of "Neo-Quirky Feminism" and feminist art that seeks to reclaim women's self-worth, breaking free from the male-dominated discourse of the "Ancient" and "Modern" eras.
Each volume contains approximately 30,000 words and about 150 images (historical documents, artworks, and illustrations), filling a gap in this field.