Palace Museum Treasures of Calligraphy and Painting

Author: Ji Ping
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Publish Date: 2005-11-02
Features: In 2002, with the authorization of the Palace Museum, Beijing Yidingxuan Cultural Development Company created high-fidelity reproductions of famous works by on traditional painting materials such as Xuan paper and silk. These reproductions authentically captured the unique brushwork and subtle ink tones of traditional Chinese painting, earning recognition from relevant experts and authorities and being hailed as "second only to the original." The 100 calligraphy and painting masterpieces in the book Exquisite Masterpieces of Palace Collection: Paintings and Calligraphy were selected in the process of creating exclusive reproductions of the Palace Museum's collection. In collaboration with experts and relevant individuals, these works were curated from the museum's vast collection of over 100,000 pieces, tracing the lineage of the Palace Museum's treasures. Starting with the mature landscape painting from the Northern Zhou Dynasty—Zhan Ziqian's Spring Outing ()—the book showcases over a thousand years of masterpieces by renowned artists from the 6th century onwards, spanning the Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing, and modern eras. The publication of Exquisite Masterpieces of Palace Collection: Paintings and Calligraphy will play an invaluable role in preserving national treasures, promoting national culture, and meeting the collecting needs of professionals and enthusiasts in the art and cultural community. These precious works of art are aesthetically pleasing and nurture the increasingly restless spirits of modern people, guiding their wayward hearts back to the homeland of Chinese culture to rediscover the greatness and glory of their ancestors.