Fine Paintings of Chinese Dynasties: Figures Volume 5: Treasures of the Ink Sea

Author: Qi Gong
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Throughout the long course of China's historical development, an exceptionally rich and splendid civilization has been created, with works of art featuring distinct national styles holding a remarkable position. Among these, painting stands out as a major genre. The history of Chinese painting is long-standing, with unique forms, a succession of renowned masters, and a variety of schools. Each historical period has produced countless works, reflecting the social life and aesthetic tastes of that era, showcasing the intelligence and artistic talent of the painters. It is a valuable cultural heritage that holds significant historical and artistic value for building the spiritual civilization of the new era and serves as a reference for creating new art.
The advantage of this book is its flexibility—it can be used as a whole or in parts. It covers the main aspects of Chinese painting while also showcasing the development and achievements of different genres, catering to the interests and needs of various readers. The author hopes this art album can be both rigorous and flexible, combining academic and reference value with scientific rigor and readability.
It is well-known that the number of surviving ancient Chinese paintings is vast, making it impossible to be exhaustive. Therefore, this album is not merely a collection of images but must select representative painters and works, while also clarifying the development of painting and its artistic characteristics.
Paintings serve as carriers of ideas, forms, and images, emerging from specific historical periods and related to the life circumstances, thoughts, temperament, cultivation, and aesthetic tastes of the painters. Providing brief introductions in these aspects would greatly benefit the readers.