Collection of Small Works by Famous Chinese Painters (Volume 3)

Author: Wang Xinxu
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Artists selected for "Miniature Paintings by Famous Chinese Painters" are all renowned contemporary Chinese painters. The selected artists include: Sun Qifeng, Zhou Shaohua, Liu Wenxi, Kong Zhongqi, Yu Zhixue, Li Baolin, Jia Pingxi, Shao Changdi, Jia Haoyi, Zhang Guiming, Yang Yanwen, Guo Yizong, Wang Chengxi, Peng Xiancheng, Du Ziling, Li Kuiheng, Lin Tong, Guo Zongyuan, Jiang Baolin, Dai Wei, Yang Mingyi, Zhao Zhenchuan, Cui Ruzhuo, Liu Dawei, Cheng Dali, He Shuifa, Chen Yongqing, Fang Chuxiong, Shi Dawei, Wang Yushan, Zhao Qi, Hu Baoli, Ma Haifang, He Jiaying, Yang Xiaoyang, Du Jun, Lu Yushun, Bi Jianxun, Mo Xiaosong, Dong Xiyuan.
The purpose of publishing "Miniature Paintings by Famous Chinese Painters" is to give readers the opportunity to see small works that artists rarely have the chance to display and publish. Many artists' large-scale creations are developed from small works, which, in concise and simple artistic language, embody the author's wisdom and skills. The ability of artists to complete small works in a relaxed and short time relies entirely on long-term life experience and artistic accumulation. These ink painters' small works exhibit diverse styles, reflecting from another perspective the vibrant and varied landscape of contemporary Chinese painting art creation and the dynamic creative spirit of the artists.
This book has been well-received and praised by the art community and readers, and has also played a role in promoting the creation of contemporary Chinese painting miniatures. The dozens of renowned contemporary ink painters selected for "Miniature Paintings by Famous Chinese Painters" each provide 10 works, which basically reflect the creative style of each author. The works of these artists vary in style, with distinct artistic personalities. Some adhere to the path of literati painting, upholding the tradition of brush and ink; some integrate Western painting modeling, absorbing sketching techniques; some employ exaggeration, distortion, or symbolic methods to explore modern meanings. They reveal from one side the vibrant and varied landscape of contemporary Chinese painting art creation and the dynamic creative spirit of the artists.