Chinese Inheritance of Bird-and-Flower Painting (Volume 1, 2, 3) (Includes 1 CD-ROM)

Author: Ji Jianghong
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book introduces the genre of flower-and-bird painting, which is the most adept at expressing emotions through objects among the three major categories of ancient Chinese painting. It is divided into seven periods—Ancient Times, Sui and Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing—tracing its developmental lineage. From multiple perspectives, it interprets the artistic connotations of flower-and-bird painting. In style, it encompasses both meticulous and delicate brushwork as well as lively and expressive freehand techniques. The content includes rock engravings, pottery paintings, lacquer paintings on wood, colored paintings on paper, and colored paintings on silk, gathering over 300 masterpieces from renowned artists throughout history. The selected works come from major art institutions such as the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Palace Museum in Taipei, the British Museum in the UK, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the US, and the Louvre in France. They are invaluable, breathtaking, and hold high artistic appreciation and collection value. Additionally, the book features introductions and critiques written by experts in flower-and-bird painting and art history from the Chinese Academy of Arts, allowing readers to gain insights into the art and enjoy a profound aesthetic experience.