First Influence Art Treasury -- Only Then Can There Be Spiritual Resonance Through Ages (Wen Zhengming)

Author: Editorial Board of "Treasure House of First Influence Art"
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), styled Zhengming, known as Mount Heng Jushi, was born into a scholarly and official family in Changzhou, Jiangsu. As the leader of the "Wumen Painting School," he played a pivotal role in the rise and continuation of the school, alongside Shen Zhou, Tang Yin, and Qiu Ying, who were collectively known as the "Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty." Wen Zhengming was a highly talented artist skilled in landscapes, figures, and flowers and birds, particularly renowned for his landscape paintings. His landscapes were elegant, refined, and imbued with a scholarly aura. Many of his masterpieces have been passed down through generations, such as Tea Gathering at Huishan, which features delicate and refined brushwork; and East Garden, with its rigorous composition, fine yet robust brushstrokes, calm and scholarly demeanor, muted and elegant colors, and expansive artistic realm.
This art book selects and showcases the masterpieces of Wen Zhengming, each accompanied by information such as the title, appreciation, creation date, material, dimensions, painting technique, collector, and influence index, making it exceptionally valuable. The book is beautifully designed and printed, with the introductory section "Approaching Chinese Painting" offering readers knowledge on the painting, appreciation, and collection of Chinese art, as well as guidance on using this book.