Silent history

Author: Chi Ke
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This collection of paintings is primarily compiled to meet the readers' appreciation needs. The book strives to select representative and relatively complete and clear masterpieces. It is neither a narrative of art history nor a study of cultural relics. Therefore, the arrangement of the book is mainly categorized by subject rather than chronological order. It is classified into figures (Volume 1), landscapes, and flowers and birds (Volume 2). Similar subjects facilitate artistic comparisons. The era of most painters is marked only with dynasties, while a few modern figures are specified with exact years. In this concise selection, the book aims for diversity in subject, style, and technique rather than comprehensiveness in historical scope.