Chinese painting theory

Author: Fu Baoshi
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Chinese painting, with a long history and profound roots, Chinese painting theory is the induction, exploration, and elaboration of the spiritual ideals, conceptual connotations, and formal techniques of Chinese painting. This book is a theoretical work on Chinese painting written by Fu Baoshi, a master of modern Chinese landscape painting and a historian and critic of art. The author draws inspiration from Japanese painting theory and ancient Chinese painting theory, compiling insightful discussions on Chinese painting by renowned scholars and masters throughout the generations. The book is divided into three parts and sixteen chapters, covering the fundamentals, design, creation, and operational principles of Chinese painting. It has had a profound impact on the field of Chinese painting and the broader art world, making it a representative work in the history of art.