Appreciation of Chinese Flower-and-Bird Painting Series: Jiang Wenhan: Jiang Wenhan

Author: Jiang Wenzhan
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The author's works first directly engage with the traditional theme. Tradition is the crystallization of the wisdom of ancestors over thousands of years. For those who pursue Chinese painting and seek to develop a personalized language, a solid and rich foundation in brushwork and ink must be relied upon. To discard this towering tree of tradition and view it as a shade is bound to lead to a dead end. From the beginning of his artistic career, he has meticulously cultivated the fields of tradition, working within the spaces of brushwork and ink. The nourishment from the riverbeds of the Song and Yuan dynasties, the influence of the corridors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the collection of works by modern traditional painters—all are meticulously analyzed, exploring the depths and uncovering the subtleties. The author's works first directly engage with the traditional theme. Tradition is the crystallization of the wisdom of ancestors over thousands of years. For those who pursue Chinese painting and seek to develop a personalized language, a solid and rich foundation in brushwork and ink must be relied upon. To discard this towering tree of tradition and view it as a shade is bound to lead to a dead end. From the beginning of his artistic career, he has meticulously cultivated the fields of tradition, working within the spaces of brushwork and ink. The nourishment from the riverbeds of the Song and Yuan dynasties, the influence of the corridors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the collection of works by modern traditional painters—all are meticulously analyzed, exploring the depths and uncovering the subtleties.