Gems in Chinese Painting: Limited Edition [9781913190781]

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Traditional Chinese Painting - Classic Chinese Art

With oversized volume and format, this title presents the most extraordinary masterpieces of traditional Chinese painting. It is compiled by Xinmiao Zheng – former President of the Palace Museum, and Hongxing Zhang – senior curator at V&A Museum. This book includes fascinating masterpieces and illuminating stories written by experts with experience of curator, researcher from top institutions including Chinese National Academy of Arts and Central Academy of Fine Arts. A worthy monument to a great cultural tradition, it will appeal to scholars, and lovers of both fine editions and fine art, and immerses readers into these precious, extraordinary masterpieces. Over 200 astonishing masterworks, presented chronologically, can be appreciated in blazing color and high resolution. The text includes an introduction to the history of Chinese painting spanning thousands of years, illuminating stories about each painting, and detailed information including the painter, dynasty, skills, dimensions, collection place. Iconic works of traditional Chinese painting include The Nymph of the Luo River, The Night Revels of Han Xizai, Court Ladies Preparing Newlywoven Silk, A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains, Along the River During the Qingming Festival. With a general survey of the greatest and the most iconic traditional Chinese paintings, this title offers a grand tour, unique in lavish paintings, scholarship, extent, and graceful packaging.

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