First Influence Art Treasury -- Ink Walks Spiritual Life (Shitao)

Author: Editorial Committee of "The Art Treasury of First Influence"
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Shitao (1642-1707), (1642～1707), originally a member of the Ming imperial family, suffered a family tragedy before reaching the age of ten and subsequently shaved his head to become a monk, wandering. Throughout his life, he traveled extensively to famous mountains and rivers, painting and sketching, "searching for all the wonders of the peaks to draft from," becoming one of the most creatively gifted masters of the Ming and Qing dynasties. His paintings feature innovative compositions, profound artistic conception, flowing brushwork like a dragon, and unrestrained, dynamic. Shitao left behind many masterpieces, such as the "Draft from the Search for All the Wonders of the Peaks," which is vast and awe-inspiring; the "Adding Color to the Landscapes of the River and Mountains," with unrestrained brushwork and moist ink; and the "Eight Great Views of Huangshan," which uses a cropping technique to capture scenes of clouds, mountains, and strange rocks, with ink that flows like water. This art book selects and presents Shitao's masterpieces, each accompanied by information such as the title, commentary, creation date, material, dimensions, painting technique, collector, and influence index, making it highly valuable. The book features a novel design, exquisite text, and an introductory section titled "Getting Closer to Chinese Painting," which provides readers with knowledge about Chinese painting in terms of painting, appreciation, and collection, as well as guidance on how to use this book.