100 Famous Chinese Paintings You Should Read

Author: Qiao Yi
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features:
· 100 masterpieces representing the highest achievements of Chinese art from ancient times to the present.
· A concise history of Chinese art that everyone can read in one go, the ideal introductory read for those seeking to elevate their spiritual taste.
With delicate and vivid prose, the author analyzes the artistic masterpieces of China from ancient times to the present, along with their historical and psychological motivations, opening a gateway to the spiritual world of Chinese art for readers. By reading this book, you will discover the fragments of ancient art, the awe-inspiring serpents of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the boundless horses of the Qin and Han periods, the revival and innovation of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the ink-soaked brushwork of the Ming Dynasty, the harmonious perfection of the Qing Dynasty, and the struggles and uncertainties of modern art. You will meet face-to-face with masters such as Gu Kaizhi, Yan Liben, Zhang Xuan, Zhou Fang, Han Huang, Li Gonglin, Zhang Zeduan, Su Shi, Wen Tong, Zhao Mengfu, Huang Gongwang, Wen Zhengming, Dong Qichang, Ba Da Shanren, Shi Tao, Wu Changshuo, Qi Baishi, and Lin Fengmian, experiencing their joys and hardships in creation. Finally, this book will guide you into the heart of Chinese art, helping you grasp its essence.
Qiao Yi graduated from the Department of Art History at the Central Academy of Fine Arts. Since childhood, she has been passionate about art and currently works in art appreciation and research. With delicate and vivid prose, the author analyzes the artistic masterpieces of China from ancient times to the present, along with their historical and psychological motivations, opening a gateway to the spiritual world of Chinese art for readers. By reading this book, you will discover the fragments of ancient art, the awe-inspiring serpents of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the boundless horses of the Qin and Han periods, the revival and innovation of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the ink-soaked brushwork of the Ming Dynasty, the harmonious perfection of the Qing Dynasty, and the struggles and uncertainties of modern art. You will meet face-to-face with masters such as Gu Kaizhi, Yan Liben, Zhang Xuan, Zhou Fang, Han Huang, Li Gonglin, Zhang Zeduan, Su Shi, Wen Tong, Zhao Mengfu, Huang Gongwang, Wen Zhengming, Dong Qichang, Ba Da Shanren, Shi Tao, Wu Changshuo, Qi Baishi, and Lin Fengmian, experiencing their joys and hardships in creation. Finally, this book will guide you into the heart of Chinese art, helping you grasp its essence.