Yilin's A Branch—An Anthology of Ancient Art and Culture

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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is the crystallization of Huang Miaozi's decades of hard work in the forest of classical art. It includes biographies and critiques of famous painters after the Tang Dynasty; research insights on some classic works of art; notes on ancient murals, woodcuts, portraiture, and the lives of painters; traditional techniques of ancient painting; and discussions on topics such as the decorative beauty of calligraphy and painting. The entire book introduces knowledge of classical art in an accessible and engaging manner through essays and. It is elegant in style, witty, and easy to understand. The book is accompanied by numerous illustrations, making it rich in visuals and complementing another of the author's works, "Record of Teachers and Friends in the Art World," as a sister volume.