Classical Landscape Painting Appreciation Series: Yu Zhixue: Yu Zhixue

Author: Yu Zhixue
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The author is naturally gifted and deeply passionate. In his landscape paintings, he possesses both exquisite thoughts and unique insights. During his graduate studies, he was highly appreciated by Professor Lu Yanshao. At that time, Professor Lu was comprehensively studying the traditions of ancient and modern art, traveling in the southeastern region, and was revered as a master by both the Jiangdong and Jiangyou schools. He truly inherited the direct lineage of this tradition. The lineage of landscape painting, since the Tang Dynasty, was perfected in style by Dong and Fan, and fully transformed by the Four Masters of the Yuan Dynasty. Since then, each generation has had its own masters. To innovate within the rules and to express profound truths beyond boldness—this is indeed a rare and difficult achievement! This book is a genuine work of landscape painting. With a solid foundation, the author traveled three times a year. The beautiful landscapes of Zhejiang, such as Tianmu and Jingshan in the west, and Tiantai and Yandang in the east, are like familiar scenes in his desk and sleeves. He also visited Mount Emei, traversed the Gobi Desert, and descended into the western regions, searching for scenic beauty and pouring it into his paintings. He particularly loved the extraordinary landscapes of Mount Huangshan, often reciting Mei Qing's verses: "Crystal light reflects a thousand lotuses, a lone moon separates in the east of Mount Datong." He painted dozens of landscapes of Mount Huangshan, not depicting the towering, ancient pines, but instead focusing on the breathtaking and awe-inspiring clouds and mountains.