Chinese Modern Calligraphy and Painting Appraisal: A Must-Read Tutorial on Appraising Calligraphy and Painting

Author: Yezi
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Mr. Yezi's Modern Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Appraisal is a companion volume to his Ancient Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Appraisal, serving as a theoretical summary of his decade-long experience in painting and calligraphy appraisal and collection. The book employs numerous illustrations for comparison between authentic and forged works, accompanied by concise textual commentary, making it both visually engaging and easy to understand. Another distinctive feature of the book is its chapter structure, which not only discusses the fundamental methods of modern painting and calligraphy appraisal, the methods and appraisal of forgeries, the essential principles of modern painting and calligraphy appraisal, and an overview of the methods for appraising the authenticity of works by modern masters, but also compares the characteristics of figures, landscapes, and flower-and-bird paintings from different regions and authors, analyzing them systematically. This not only enhances readability but also provides practical applicability, making it an invaluable guide for enthusiasts of painting and calligraphy collection. It is an academic monograph that comprehensively explores modern painting and calligraphy appraisal. The book treats figures, landscapes, and flower-and-bird paintings separately, demonstrating strong systematic and practical qualities. It strives to combine practice with theory, curation with historical critique, and holds significant practical value. The inclusion of numerous exquisite illustrations with insightful commentary makes it an instructive and accessible textbook. Another distinctive feature of the book is its chapter structure, which not only discusses the fundamental methods of modern painting and calligraphy appraisal, the methods and appraisal of forgeries, the essential principles of modern painting and calligraphy appraisal, and an overview of the methods for appraising the authenticity of works by modern masters, but also compares the characteristics of figures, landscapes, and flower-and-bird paintings from different regions and authors, analyzing them systematically. This not only enhances readability but also provides practical applicability, making it an invaluable guide for enthusiasts of painting and calligraphy collection.