Often after getting drunk: Random notes by art masters

Author: Fu Baoshi
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Features: Fu Baoshi was a distinguished master of traditional Chinese painting in the 20th century and held an important position in modern art history. He dedicated himself to studying landscape and figure painting, excelled in seal carving and calligraphy, and was also an outstanding art historian and critic. In today's art market, his works are highly sought after and frequently achieve remarkable success in transactions, earning him the titles of "market favorite" and "leading stock." This book selects nearly thirty articles from his writings, covering different periods, including recollections, art history essays, "The brush and ink should follow the times," sketches on life studies, reflections on painting, and brief notes on paintings. These articles are written with freedom, often blending (lyricism), (narration), and (discourse), making them vivid and engaging. They showcase various aspects of the master's life, friendships, travels, artistic creation, and criticism, offering excellent readability and invaluable documentary value.