First Influence Art Treasury -- Brush and Ink Zen Master Baishan Eight Mountain People

Author: Editorial Committee of "The Art Treasury of First Influence"
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
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Bai Maren (1626-1705), originally named Zhu Da, was a descendant of Prince Ningxian of the Ming Dynasty and Prince Zhu Quan. After the Qing army entered the pass and the country fell, he shaved his head and became a monk. In his later years, he returned to secular life. He dedicated his life to the study of flower-and-bird painting and landscape painting, becoming a master of painting who excelled in both late Ming and early Qing styles, exerting a profound influence on later generations. His brushwork is heavy, concise, and expressive. The ink and color are luminous yet restrained, with a majestic, empty, and extraordinary aura that defies expectation. He left behind many masterpieces, such as River Flowers, which features a harmonious interplay of density and sparseness, full brushwork and ink, and a grand, expansive; and Fish and Bird, which uses exaggerated and distorted forms, leaving a lasting impression and transcending mere imagery.
This book selects and presents the masterpieces of Bai Maren's paintings, each accompanied by information such as the title, appreciation, creation date, material, dimensions, technique, collector, and influence index, making it a rare and valuable collection. The album has an innovative design, exquisite text, and an introductory section titled "Exploring Chinese Painting," which provides readers with knowledge about the painting, appreciation, and collection of Chinese painting, as well as guidance on how to use this book.