The Biography of Zhang Daqian (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Yang Jiren
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Publish Date: 1997-07-01
Features: Zhang Daqian is a renowned Chinese painter. His eighty-four years of life were full of twists and turns, rich and varied. He was once forced to serve as a chief advisor to bandits and even sought refuge in a monastery at one point. However, when he finally found the art of painting that he would dedicate his life to, he pursued it with unwavering determination, innovating and pioneering in the field. By his "thirtieth year," he shared the prestigious title of "Southern Zhang, Northern Qi" with Mr. Qi Baishi. His paintings have been exhibited worldwide, and he himself was honored by the New York National Art Association as a "World-Class Painter," bringing great honor to his homeland. In his later years, he settled abroad but always carried a deep sense of nostalgia for his homeland, pouring his longing and affection for his country into his paintings. This book provides a detailed account of Mr. Zhang Daqian's life, particularly his artistic career. As a complete, reality-based biography, it is well worth reading.