Four Monks Painting: Masterpieces from the Palace Museum Collection

Author: Yang Xin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: Zhang Ren, Ku Can, Baishan Mountain Person, and Shi Tao are the four prominent monk-painters active in the early Qing Dynasty. In art history, they are collectively known as the "Four Monks." Their artistic styles and principles differ significantly from those of painters like the "Four Wangs" of the same period, together forming a vibrant and magnificent landscape on the early Qing painting scene. The paintings of the "Four Monks" are highly regarded by later painters such as the "Eight of Yangzhou" and the "Shanghai School of Painting" for their strong individuality and artistic characteristics. Their influence extends to the present-day Chinese art scene. This volume strives to organize the works of the "Four Monks" in the collection of the Palace Museum, categorized by author and arranged chronologically. It also includes appended poems, inscriptions, and brief explanations, providing readers with a valuable resource for appreciating and studying the art of the "Four Monks." This book is part of the "Treasures of the Palace Museum" series, featuring color illustrations, exquisite printing, and corresponding textual descriptions. The content is both intuitive and clear, serving as an important to understand the finest examples of ancient Chinese art. It is both a work of appreciation and a collectible treasure, embodying both qualities and truly rare.