Baishi. Youji -- Commemorating the 140th Anniversary of Qi Baishi's Birth

Author: Qiu Ruimin / Dai Shihe (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Bai Shi · You Ji, as the name suggests, is an oil painting representation of Qi Baishi's works, or a commemoration of him. The Chinese people have always been fond of Qi Baishi; in the past, his paintings could be seen printed on the walls of old thermoses or the bottoms of face basins, and his depictions of flowers, shrimp, and small fish have long been deeply ingrained in people's minds. Looking at the paintings of the elderly Qi Baishi, one feels a profound sense of closeness, but it goes beyond that—there is also an intangible artistic essence that lingers in the heart. With just a few simple strokes, they embody the vast meaning found in Chinese painting, serving as a perfect example of "small yet grand."