Splendid Paintings of Buddha: The Life of Jin Nong

Author: Zhang Yuming
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: The series places the Eight (Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou) in a special historical stage in the development of Chinese society, the "Kang-Qian Prosperity," and conducts a comprehensive and multi-angle "scan." With clear and accessible literary language, it not only showcases the spirit of the Eight Eccentrics—daring to criticize reality, opposing feudal rituals, resisting cultural conservatism, combating social stagnation, and striving for individual liberation—but also artistically portrays their disdain for fame, indifference to wealth, eccentric and aloof personalities, and their bold self-expression. Additionally, over 700 black-and-white photographs and illustrations of cultural landscapes are interspersed throughout the chapters of the series, faithfully reflecting the backgrounds, life traces, friendships, and artistic activities of these great artists. Each black-and-white image is accompanied by concise and insightful captions, with a well-arranged and unique layout that provides a highly engaging and visually striking experience. Notably, each biography in the series includes a "Chronology" of the subject's life after the main text, offering readers a convenient resource for understanding and studying the lives and achievements of these individuals.