Chinese Painting Style

Author : Jerome Silbergeld
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Art
ISBN : 0295959215

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Chinese Painting Style by Jerome Silbergeld Pdf

Westerners seeking to appreciate and understand Chinese art have long felt the need of a fundamental book that explains both the technical means used by Chinese artists and the traditional stylistic modes of artistic expression. In Chinese Painting Style Jerome Silbergeld addresses this need, beginning with a discussion of basic materials and methods and continuing with in-depth studies of the complex paintings created by these methods. No other work so thoroughly or systematically describes the Chinese artistic processes, ranging from the distinctively Chinese manner of handling the brush to the blending of brushlines, wash, color, and texture into a painted composition. The final chapters examine Chinese composition in terms of naturalistic representation and of abstract expression. Throughout the book, artistic problems are set against a background of Chinese history, ideas, and geography. The illustrations include drawings that reveal the principles of Chinese brushwork, together with a broad range of Chinese paintings and calligraphy. A unique feature is the precise coding of text and illustrations, by which the reader is invited to inspect the specific turn of the brush or adjustment of composition by which the artist achieves his effects. Chinese Painting Style provides a penetrating look into the formal basis of this age-old art, and one that will be useful and engaging both to the general reader and to the serious student.

Author : Alison Stilwell Cameron
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-19
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780486136080

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Chinese Painting Techniques by Alison Stilwell Cameron Pdf

Over thousands of years, the art of Chinese paintings has been refined into an exquisitely developed system of visual representation. But until the publication of this volume, there was no single source that bridged the gap between the philosophical and imitative methods of instruction. Alison Stilwell Cameron, daughter of famed World War II General Joseph Stilwell, spent her early childhood and teenage years in China where she studied under two renowned Chinese artists — Yu Fei-am and Prince P'u Ju of the imperial family. Having achieved wide recognition for her mastery of Chinese painting, she distilled her knowledge in this book, providing step-by-step instruction for those with no art training at all. Starting with an explanation of the physical tools of the art, she describes the basic strokes and the creation of Chinese characters before moving on to demonstrate the use of these strokes to represent trees, flowers, rocks, boats, insects, birds, and other subjects. These elements are then combined to produce finished Chinese paintings, "the kind of pleasing and satisfying pictures that thousands of amateurs have been producing in China for centuries." Enhanced with hundreds of illustrations, including 36 in full color, this handsome volume also contains a chapter on the mounting process, a valuable bibliography, and an index. It is an invaluable guide to an art, which — once mastered — will not only delight viewing audiences but will bring satisfaction throughout the artist's lifetime.

Author : Richard M. Barnhart,Xin Yang,Nie Chongzheng,James Cahill,Hung Wu,Lang Shaojun
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780300094473

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Three Thousand Years of Chinese Painting by Richard M. Barnhart,Xin Yang,Nie Chongzheng,James Cahill,Hung Wu,Lang Shaojun Pdf

Written by a team of eminent international scholars, this book is the first to recount the history of Chinese painting over a span of some 3000 years.

Author : Margaret Medley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015053409143

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Chinese Painting and the Decorative Style by Margaret Medley Pdf

Author : Lian Quan Zhen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781440319532

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Chinese Painting Techniques for Exquisite Watercolors by Lian Quan Zhen Pdf

Capture the beauty and vitality of Chinese painting in your watercolors! Using a few brushes, some rice paper and a small number of inks and paints, you can explore new realms of artistic expression in your watercolors. Author and artist Lian Quan Zhen shows you how, providing you with the clear, practical instruction you need to master every element of this intriguing style - from holding a bamboo brush to applying Chinese composition techniques. Zhen makes learning easy with step-by-step instructions that enable you to apply brushstrokes with strength and confidence - a skill that will carry over into your everyday watercolor work. And you'll find inspiration in Zhen's own works of art - ranging from egrets in flight to gracefully swimming koi - as you discover the best techniques of the East and West. He'll show you that the beauty of fine art crosses every border and that your artistic journey has no limits.

Author : Mei Ruo
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781602200456

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Chinese Brush Painting by Mei Ruo Pdf

Try your hands at these historically and culturally important methods, and create some beautiful paintings of your own. Chinese painting is an ancient art that has evolved and become refined over many centuries. Artists brush ink and color pigments onto silk or paper using a variety of techniques, with two main approaches: gongbi a traditional and realistic style based on line drawing, and xieyi style, a freehand method that uses fewer strokes to suggest objects in a less literal way. Painting themes generally fall into three categories: figure, landscaping, and bird-and-flower. Chinese brush painting is mainly presented in lines, shades and white space to express the feelings about nature, social phenomena, and the very essence of the universe. The framework for this expression is often traditional: certain subjects carry cultural connotations that are well-known and imbue the painting with a layer of meaning beyond face value of objects shown. The traditional subjects such as mandarin ducks, butterflies, and the 'Four Gentlemen' (plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos, and chrysanthemum) are examples that contain this rich cultural meaning. Readers will learn first about the tools and materials, then painting techniques. Early pages explore the very basic painting methods and subjects—perfect for beginning painters—but continue to build skills for painting plants and animals of increasing complexity. Chinese Brush Painting illustrates several Chinese brush painting techniques with the use of different tools, brushwork and color mixing. With the step-by-step projects, you can first follow the introductory lessons to learn the necessary skills of brushwork, usage of paper, and characteristics of water, ink and colors; then follow the advanced lessons to learn the compositions and more complicated color applications.

Author : Maxwell K. Hearn
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781588392817

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How to Read Chinese Paintings by Maxwell K. Hearn Pdf

"Together the text and illustrations gradually reveal many of the major themes and characteristics of Chinese painting. To "read" these works is to enter a dialogue with the past. Slowly perusing a scroll or album, one shares an intimate experience that has been repeated over the centuries. And it is through such readings that meaning is gradually revealed."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Yangmu Wu
Publisher : Herbert Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030951821

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The Techniques of Chinese Painting by Yangmu Wu Pdf

There is increasing interest in the West in the art of Chinese brush painting. This manual offers advice and inspiration to all who are keen to learn how to handle a brush in the Chinese manner. The text is accompanied by illustrations to enable the student to appreciate the subtleties of the techniques discussed and to follow the sequence of learning through which confidence and skill will be acquired.

Author : Jane Evans
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780486136837

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Chinese Brush Painting by Jane Evans Pdf

"How-to" manual provides all levels of students with detailed methods for painting such simple subjects as bamboo and plum blossoms as well as more ambitious motifs. 150 illustrations, including 82 in full color.

Author : Arnold Chang
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000238051

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Painting In The People's Republic Of China by Arnold Chang Pdf

The relationship between politics and art in any society should not be seen simply as one of cause and effect. Political and artistic issues are linked to one another through a complex network of interactions and associations. In the People's Republic of China, where all aspects of society are directly related to politics, and where the creation of art is in itself considered a political act, this relationship is more clearly defined than elsewhere, though no less complicated. In China, the government plays a direct and active role in overseeing the nation's artistic production, and in determining the criteria for critical judgment. This study is divided into three sections. Chapter 1 outlines the major statements of artistic policy and the theoretical structure upon which the. policies are based. Chapter 2 deals with the effect of the artistic policies upon artists, and the reactions of painters to the political demands placed upon them. The third chapter will focus on the experiences of three such artists, Kuan Shan-yueh, Li K'o-jan and Ch'ien Sung-yen. All three specialize in landscape, a genre that has been especially problematic, and all three incorporate both Western techniques and traditional Chinese methods of drawing.

Author : Qu Lei Lei
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 1402753918

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The Simple Art of Chinese Brush Painting by Qu Lei Lei Pdf

Paint beautiful works of art using the special brush-and-ink techniques cultivated for centuries by Chinese artists--techniques that allowed them to represent the structure and spirit of any subject. Every image here provides inspiration, while background information enlightens you on how the style developed, and practical guidance helps beginners select brushes, paper, ink, and other supplies. Master the skills of both the Literati (freehand) and Meticulous (more formal) styles, and see how to create each of the classic and meaningful Four Gentlemen--the blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum--as well as a range of elegant birds. More than 15 exquisite projects include a flower-and-bird parchment fan, bamboo greeting cards, and lantern with a nightingale in peach blossom.

Author : Lian Quan Zhen
Publisher : North Light Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2004-12-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 1581805101

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Chinese Watercolor Techniques - Painting Animals by Lian Quan Zhen Pdf

Capture the essence of animals like never before! Using Chinese and watercolor techniques and materials, you can create animals with elegance and grace. Let award-winning artist Lian Quan Zhan show you how with his clear and basic step-by-step instructions. Artists at all levels will benefit from Lian's deep understanding of both art forms. He guides you through the process by beginning with the basic properties of Chinese materials such as rice paper and ink, and leading to more advanced techniques such as loading a brush with multiple colors. He also teaches watercolor pouring techniques so you can create vibrant animals and beautiful backgrounds. So much of Chinese painting stems from observation and interpretation of nature. Apply these principles by painting cats, birds, tigers, and many other animals in seventeen step-by-step demonstrations. Find your inspiration within the animals of this book, and breathe the spirit of the East and West into your own art.

Author : Craig Clunas
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : ART
ISBN : 9780691171937

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Chinese Painting and Its Audiences by Craig Clunas Pdf

What is Chinese painting? When did it begin? And what are the different associations of this term in China and the West? In Chinese Painting and Its Audiences, which is based on the A. W. Mellon Lectures in the Fine Arts given at the National Gallery of Art, leading art historian Craig Clunas draws from a wealth of artistic masterpieces and lesser-known pictures, some of them discussed here in English for the first time, to show how Chinese painting has been understood by a range of audiences over five centuries, from the Ming Dynasty to today. Richly illustrated, Chinese Painting and Its Audiences demonstrates that viewers in China and beyond have irrevocably shaped this great artistic tradition. Arguing that audiences within China were crucially important to the evolution of Chinese painting, Clunas considers how Chinese artists have imagined the reception of their own work. By examining paintings that depict people looking at paintings, he introduces readers to ideal types of viewers: the scholar, the gentleman, the merchant, the nation, and the people. In discussing the changing audiences for Chinese art, Clunas emphasizes that the diversity and quantity of images in Chinese culture make it impossible to generalize definitively about what constitutes Chinese painting. Exploring the complex relationships between works of art and those who look at them, Chinese Painting and Its Audiences sheds new light on how the concept of Chinese painting has been formed and reformed over hundreds of years.

Author : Ning Yeh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0961830581

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Chinese Brush Painting by Ning Yeh Pdf

A second addition, also known as Ning Yeh's "Gold Edition" updates his original guide of step-by-step instructions for Chinese Brush Painting.

Author : James Cahill
Publisher : Belknap Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015042581820

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The Compelling Image by James Cahill Pdf

James Cahill explores the radiant painting of that tumultuous era when the collapse of the Ming Dynasty and the Manchu conquest of China dramatically changed the lives and thinking of artists and intellectuals. Over 250 illustrations, including 12 color plates, are drawn from collections in the United States, Europe, Japan, and China.