Chinese Ancient Calligraphy and Painting Catalogue 18

Author: Compiled by the Group for the Authentication of Ancient Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy
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Publishing Date: August 1, 1998
Features: A collection of fine authentic ancient Chinese paintings and calligraphy. A comprehensive reference work for the study of Chinese paintings and calligraphy. Compiled by the Group for the Authentication of Ancient Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy. Published by Wenwu Press in Beijing in October 1986. It includes a selection of private collections temporarily held by the Palace Museum and partial collections from 13 other institutions, including the Historical Museum of China, totaling 1,020 works from the Jin Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Many of the works are accompanied by inscriptions and seals by renowned masters from different dynasties. The arrangement is organized by cultural relic collection units, with each unit arranged by historical dynasties. Within each dynasty, the works are ordered by the birth year of the artists, and descriptions of the material, ink color, dimensions, and creation date are provided for each piece. During the authentication process, differing opinions on the authenticity of certain works are clearly marked with their respective authentication remarks. This book is an important resource for studying the development of ancient Chinese painting and calligraphy art. It also holds reference value for the study of ancient Chinese architecture, gardens, clothing, customs, and institutional systems.