Clear Ink Appreciation Chart

Author: Zhao Zhengfan
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Ink is one of the Four Treasures of the Study in Chinese culture and a necessary item for writing and painting. Therefore, it has been highly favored by scholars and artists throughout the generations. Ink is a consumable, and preserving it is not easy. Initially, it was made for personal use, but later, as ink production became more refined, it itself became a fine art piece. With the rise in ink prices in the collectible market, people's demand for knowledge about ink has grown. Unfortunately, due to technical limitations, past "Ink Catalogs" could only represent ink through text and ink rubbings, failing to provide clear and accurate visual examples. This book collects over three hundred and seventy old Qing Dynasty ink sticks and sets, printed in full color to recreate the charm of ancient ink, allowing readers to search for treasures with the illustrations. The book is richly illustrated and exquisitely printed, making it a comprehensive reference tool.