Quyuan Fenghe (Ten Lectures on Chinese Art Theory)

Author: Zhu Liangzhi
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Publishing Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book does not focus on deducing specific theories of art but aims to bridge the gap between art theory and concrete art, seeking the "resting place" of theory within vibrant art; it also bridges the connection between art and life, finding unique life wisdom within art. Chinese art is profound as the ocean, and I have only scooped a small measure to speak of its meaning—its shallowness is obvious. All I can say is that it conveys a glimpse of my own genuine experiences. The book consists of ten lectures: Lecture One: On Listening to Fragrance, Discussing the Issue of Spirit and Expression; Lecture Two: On Watching Dance, Primarily on the Relationship Between Movement and Stillness; Lecture Three: On Storage, Titled "The Crooked Path"; Lecture Four: On the Idea of Seeing the Vast in Chinese Art Theory, a Unique Thought in Eastern Art Theory, Titled "A Tiny Flower"; Lecture Five: On the Dead Tree, Discussing the Concept of "Exquisite Simplicity" in Chinese Art; Lecture Six: On the Empty Mountain, Discussing the Issue of Virtual and Real; Lecture Seven: On the Cold Moon, Discussing the Desolate and Solitary Realm in Chinese Art; Lecture Eight: On the Gentle Breeze, Discussing the Concept of Harmony in Chinese Art. Lecture Nine: On the Wisdom Sword, Discussing the Experience of Profound Enlightenment; Lecture Ten: On the Fan Boat, Discussing the Freehand and Expressive Tradition of Chinese Art. The book does not focus on deducing specific theories of art but aims to bridge the gap between art theory and concrete art, seeking the "resting place" of theory within vibrant art; it also bridges the connection between art and life, finding unique life wisdom within art. Chinese art is profound as the ocean, and I have only scooped a small measure to speak of its meaning—its shallowness is obvious. All I can say is that it conveys a glimpse of my own genuine experiences. The book consists of ten lectures: Lecture One: On Listening to Fragrance, Discussing the Issue of Spirit and Expression; Lecture Two: On Watching Dance, Primarily on the Relationship Between Movement and Stillness; Lecture Three: On Storage, Titled "The Crooked Path"; Lecture Four: On the Idea of Seeing the Vast in Chinese Art Theory, a Unique Thought in Eastern Art Theory, Titled "A Tiny Flower"; Lecture Five: On the Dead Tree, Discussing the Concept of "Exquisite Simplicity" in Chinese Art; Lecture Six: On the Empty Mountain, Discussing the Issue of Virtual and Real; Lecture Seven: On the Cold Moon, Discussing the Desolate and Solitary Realm in Chinese Art; Lecture Eight: On the Gentle Breeze, Discussing the Concept of Harmony in Chinese Art. Lecture Nine: On the Wisdom Sword, Discussing the Experience of Profound Enlightenment; Lecture Ten: On the Fan Boat, Discussing the Freehand and Expressive Tradition of Chinese Art.