Quyuan Fenghe

Author: Zhu Liangzhi
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book does not focus on deducing specific art theories but aims to bridge the gap between art theory and concrete art, seeking the "resting places" of theory within vibrant art; it also bridges the connection between art and life, finding unique life wisdom within art. The Chinese art is profound and boundless, and I have only scooped a small measure to speak of the meaning of the vast ocean—the shallowness and simplicity are obvious. It can only convey a bit of my own genuine insights. The book consists of ten lectures: Lecture One on Listening to Fragrance, Lecture Two on the Spirit of Expression, focusing on the relationship between motion and stillness; Lecture Three on Storage, named "Curved Path"; Lecture Four on the Idea of Seeing the Grand in Chinese Art Theory, a unique concept in Eastern art theory, named "Micro-flower"; Lecture Five on the Dead Tree, discussing the idea of "subtlety in simplicity" in Chinese art; Lecture Six on the Empty Mountain, addressing the issue of yin and yang; Lecture Seven on the Cold Moon, exploring the desolate and solitary realm in Chinese art; Lecture Eight on the Gentle Breeze, discussing the concept of harmony in Chinese art. Lecture Nine is titled "Ming Hui Jian" (Wisdom Sword), discussing the experience of sudden enlightenment; Lecture Ten is titled "Ming Shan Zhou" (Painting Boat), exploring the traditional Chinese art of freehand brushwork.