Quyuan Fenghe (Revised Version)

Author: Zhu Liangzhi
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book does not focus on deducing specific art theories but aims to bridge the gap between art theory and concrete art, seeking the "resting place" of theory within vibrant art; it also bridges the connection between art and life, finding unique life wisdom within art. Chinese art is as profound as the ocean, and I have only scooped a small measure to speak of its meaning—its shallowness and inadequacy are obvious. All I can say is that it conveys a glimpse of my own genuine insights. The book consists of ten lectures: Lecture One: On Listening to Fragrance, Discussing the Issue of Spirit and Expression; Lecture Two: On Watching Dance, Primarily on the Relationship Between Motion and Stillness; Lecture Three: On Saving, Titled "The Crooked Path"; Lecture Four: On the Idea of Seeing the Vast in Chinese Art Theory, a Unique Thought in Eastern Art Theory, Titled "Micro-flowers"; Lecture Five: On the Dead Tree, Discussing the Concept of "Exquisite Simplicity" in Chinese Art; Lecture Six: On the Empty Mountain, Discussing the Issue of Reality and Illusion; Lecture Seven: On the Cold Moon, Discussing the Desolate and Solitary Realm in Chinese Art; Lecture Eight: On the Gentle Breeze, Discussing the Concept of Harmony in Chinese Art. Lecture Nine: On the Wise Sword, Discussing the Experience of Profound Enlightenment; Lecture Ten: On the Fan Boat, Discussing the Freehand and Expressive Tradition of Chinese Art. This book does not focus on deducing specific art theories but aims to bridge the gap between art theory and concrete art, seeking the "resting place" of theory within vibrant art; it also bridges the connection between art and life, finding unique life wisdom within art. Chinese art is as profound as the ocean, and I have only scooped a small measure to speak of its meaning—its shallowness and inadequacy are obvious. All I can say is that it conveys a glimpse of my own genuine insights. The book consists of ten lectures: Lecture One: On Listening to Fragrance, Discussing the Issue of Spirit and Expression; Lecture Two: On Watching Dance, Primarily on the Relationship Between Motion and Stillness; Lecture Three: On Saving, Titled "The Crooked Path"; Lecture Four: On the Idea of Seeing the Vast in Chinese Art Theory, a Unique Thought in Eastern Art Theory, Titled "Micro-flowers"; Lecture Five: On the Dead Tree, Discussing the Concept of "Exquisite Simplicity" in Chinese Art; Lecture Six: On the Empty Mountain, Discussing the Issue of Reality and Illusion; Lecture Seven: On the Cold Moon, Discussing the Desolate and Solitary Realm in Chinese Art; Lecture Eight: On the Gentle Breeze, Discussing the Concept of Harmony in Chinese Art. Lecture Nine: On the Wise Sword, Discussing the Experience of Profound Enlightenment; Lecture Ten: On the Fan Boat, Discussing the Freehand and Expressive Tradition of Chinese Art.