Calligraphy and Painting Mounting Techniques Anthology and Explanation

Author: Du Zixiong Du Bingzhuang
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Publish Date: 1993-08-01
Features: The history of Chinese calligraphy and painting mounting is long. This book compiles twenty-six ancient texts on the techniques of calligraphy and painting mounting, providing punctuation, annotations, and modern translations. It also provides a detailed introduction to modern calligraphy and painting mounting techniques in the "Explanation" section, with fifteen examples of formats appended at the end of the book. It includes the full text of Ming and Qing dynasty specialized works such as The Art of Mounting (Zhuanghuang Zhi) and Records of Appreciating and Preserving the Pure Heart (Shang Yan Su Xin Lu), as well as chapters from nine classic texts such as Records of Famous Paintings Through the Ages (Tang dynasty), Painting History (Song dynasty), and Calligraphy History (Song dynasty). Additionally, it includes short discussions on mounting from texts such as The Essential Techniques of Mounting (Northern Wei dynasty) to A Corner of the World (Qing dynasty). The original texts are meticulously corrected using authoritative editions, and the annotations and translations are clear and accessible. The explanations are easy to understand. This book is the first to systematically and comprehensively introduce the techniques, materials, experiences, and history of calligraphy and painting mounting throughout the ages. It holds high artistic, technical, academic, and reference value, and is highly practical.