Ancient Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Catalogue II

Author: Ancient Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Appraisal Group
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Publishing Date: 1997-09-01
Features: Complete eight-page hardcover binding with luxurious dust jackets, totaling 24 volumes, including 20,117 works, with 35,700 illustrations. It is a comprehensive illustrated catalog of existing ancient Chinese painting and calligraphy works in the country. In 1983, the Central Propaganda Department approved the Ministry of Culture to organize the top-tier authoritative Ancient Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Appraisal Group, comprising experts such as Xie Zhai Liu, Qi Gong, Xu Bangda, Yang Renkai, Liu Jiuan, and Fu Xiniang, to conduct authoritative appraisals of public and private collections of paintings nationwide, grade them, and compile this illustrated catalog. All original works were photographed and printed, with each piece accompanied by details such as era, author, name, form, material, creation date, and dimensions. Most works include inscriptions and seals. All original works were photographed. It holds great value for collection, study, and appraisal comparison.