Often after getting drunk - Random notes on art masters

Author: Fu Baoshi
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Fu Baoshi is a distinguished master of traditional Chinese painting art in the 20th century, holding an important position in modern art history. He has long dedicated himself to studying landscape and figure painting, excels in seal carving and calligraphy, and is also an outstanding art historian and critic. In today's art market, his works are frequently sought after and highly valued, with transactions consistently achieving remarkable success, earning him the titles of "market darling" and "leading stock." This book selects nearly 30 articles from his writings, covering different periods, including recollections, art history essays, "The brush and ink should follow the times," sketches on fieldwork, discussions on painting techniques, and short notes on painting. These articles are written with freedom of expression, often blending lyricism, storytelling, and commentary, making them vivid and engaging. They showcase various aspects of the master's life, friendships, travels, artistic creation, and criticism, offering excellent readability and invaluable documentary value.