Feng Zikai on Famous Paintings

Author: Feng Zikai
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Over 120 exquisite illustrations. Feng Zikai (1898-1975) was a painter, litterateur, and art educator. He was from Tongxiang, Zhejiang. In his early years, he studied painting and music under Li Shuxiang. In 1921, he traveled to Japan for studies and returned the same year. After that, he taught art and music in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Guilin, and other places, while also engaging in cartoon and literary creation. He wrote extensively throughout his life, with works such as Complete Collection of Zikai Cartoons, Collection of Protective Life Pictures, and from Yuan Yuan Hall. After the May Fourth Movement, he began creating cartoons. His early cartoons exposed the darkness of old China, while later works often combined classical poetry with modern paintings, frequently featuring children's lives as themes. He once said, "I aim to bridge the relationship between literature and painting," and produced works like The Sound of Drums and Gongs. He served as the President of Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy and the Chairman of Shanghai Branch of the Chinese Artists Association. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he published many works on art and music.
This book takes you on a captivating journey through the magical world of Western art, from the three masters of the Renaissance to the transition from classical to modern. The renowned art master Feng Zikai, with his engaging storytelling, will guide you through the subtle details of masterpieces by Western art giants, allowing you to appreciate their works in depth.