Dictionary of Appreciating Famous Chinese Paintings (New Edition) Volume 1 and 2

Author: Shao Luoyang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This is a revised edition of the Comprehensive Dictionary of Famous Chinese Paintings published in 1993, with significant updates in content and format. It is a reference book that combines knowledge and aesthetics. The book includes over 800 famous Chinese paintings from prehistoric to modern times, featuring works by more than 420 painters and nearly 700 appraisals. It essentially covers the representative works of renowned Chinese painters, reflecting the evolution of Chinese art history and its diverse schools and styles. The structure of the book consists of one text per image, occasionally with multiple images per text. The appraisals are written by Chinese art historians and scholars such as Wu Lifu, Wang Bomin, Wang Zhaowen, Fang Wen, Tang Yun, Xie Zhiliu, Shao Luoyang, Ding Xieyuan, Lu Fushi, Lin Shuzhong, Zhou Jiyin, Shan Guolin, Shan Guoqiang, Wang Kewen, and Xu Jianrong. The articles provide a comprehensive evaluation and appreciation of the works, including dimensions, materials, historical records, current locations, and introductions to relevant appraisals and critiques from different dynasties. They also analyze the ideological and artistic characteristics of the works from unique perspectives, incorporating the authors' personal aesthetic viewpoints. The text is concise and elegant. All images are printed in color. The book also includes a glossary of painting terms and brief biographies of painters. This book is a carefully crafted art appreciation guide for art professionals and enthusiasts, published by Hai Ci Shu Ju after their Comprehensive Dictionary of Literary Appreciation.