Chinese calligraphy and painting investment and appreciation (color illustrated edition)

Author: Shan Guoqiang
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the development of Chinese painting and calligraphy from ancient times to the present in a visually rich format. The text portion includes general overviews of painting and calligraphy appreciation for each era, as well as detailed discussions of famous painters or significant schools, outlining the main stylistic features and artistic characteristics of various periods, schools, and artists. The plate section selects representative works of renowned painters from different eras, providing objective details such as titles, dates, dimensions, materials, inscriptions, and seals, while also briefly analyzing the stylistic features and artistic value of each work. Market prices are listed as much as possible, allowing readers to understand the works from the perspective of investment and collection. To highlight the book's features as a "guide for appreciation and collection" and an "investment guide," it also includes numerous statistical charts and tables on painting and calligraphy auctions, as well as basic knowledge of authenticity authentication. The combination of text and images vividly demonstrates the historical, artistic, collectible, and economic value of these works. This sets the book apart from other historical catalogs of painting and calligraphy, giving it a distinct focus on "appreciation and collection" and "investment."