Profound artistic conception

Author: Chi Ke, Hu Zhen
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This collection of paintings is primarily compiled to meet the readers' appreciation needs. The book strives to select representative and relatively complete and clear masterpieces. It is neither a narrative of art history nor an examination and authentication of artifacts. Therefore, the arrangement of the book is mainly categorized by subject rather than by chronological order. It is classified into figures (Volume 1), landscapes, and flowers and birds (Volume 2). Similar subjects facilitate artistic comparisons. The era of the painters is mostly marked only by dynasty, with specific years indicated for a few modern figures. In this compact selection, the book aims for diversity in subject, style, and technique rather than comprehensiveness in historical scope.