Buddha, Arhat

Author: Shanghai Fine Arts Publishing House
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Appreciating and learning Chinese painting cannot be separated from understanding the classic masterpieces in the history of painting. The history of Chinese painting is long and profound. Due to various reasons, the ancient paintings that have been passed down to this day are not only extremely rare in number but also scattered across the world. For this reason, we have compiled this series of "Treasures Online," reclassifying the masterpieces of Chinese painting history according to elements such as subject matter, style, and technique, gathering the national treasure-level works together. These are meticulously printed and enlarged to their original size, providing learners with first-class models. Additionally, we have provided detailed introductions and analyses of each masterpiece included in the book, narrating the stories behind these treasures that have been passed down through the centuries, and inserting photographs and materials of related masterpieces. This offers readers who love Chinese art rich material for appreciation and reference. The ancient paintings included in this book are works from the "Treasures Exhibition" jointly held by the three major museums—the Palace Museum, the Liaoning Provincial Museum, and the Shanghai Museum—in Shanghai. The images were captured and printed from the original works.