Jin, Tang, two Song Dynasty painting of flowers and birds, walking beasts

Author: Edited by Nie Chongzheng
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Co-published by Shanghai Scientific and Technical Publishers and The Commercial Press Hong Kong, printed by Hong Kong Changming Company, and fine-printed by Shenzhen Commercial Press. The printing is exceptionally exquisite. It is supported by eight expert consultants, including Qi Gong, Wang Shixiang, Li Xueqin, etc., and twenty authoritative members of the editorial committee, including Liu Jiuan, Geng Baochang, Yang Boba, Shan Guoqiang, Xu Bangda, etc. The President of the Palace Museum, Mr. Yang Xin, serves as the chief editor. The book is a large 16-page deluxe full-color fine print with a beautiful cover. It is an excellent book with great value for collection, appreciation, and gifting. Traditional Chinese painting themes can be broadly divided into three major categories: figure painting, landscape painting, and flower-and-bird painting. Flower-and-bird painting refers to painting works that depict animals and plants, including real-world birds, beasts, insects, fish, flowers, and trees, as well as auspicious creatures and rare plants that do not exist in the world.