Blue and white wares are white pottery and porcelain decorated under the glaze with a blue pigment, generally cobalt oxide. The decoration is commonly applied by hand, by stenciling or by transfer-printing.Chinese blu...Blue and white wares are white pottery and porcelain decorated under the glaze with a blue pigment, generally cobalt oxide. The decoration is commonly applied by hand, by stenciling or by transfer-printing.Chinese blue and white porcelain first appeared in the Tang Dynasty. In 1975, fragments of a展开更多
Zhang Daqian is a master painter of Chinese traditional painting who enjoys worldwide reputation. He is also an artist with strong individuality and legendary experience. His artistic career can be divided into three ...Zhang Daqian is a master painter of Chinese traditional painting who enjoys worldwide reputation. He is also an artist with strong individuality and legendary experience. His artistic career can be divided into three different stages: following ancient masters before age 40, following the law of nature between age 40 and 60 and following mind after age 60. In his early years,展开更多
Over the sweep of Chinese porcelain history, ancient talented artisans integrated traditional Chinese painting with porcelain making, thus considerably adding to the beauty of porcelain. Masterpieces of ancient painti...Over the sweep of Chinese porcelain history, ancient talented artisans integrated traditional Chinese painting with porcelain making, thus considerably adding to the beauty of porcelain. Masterpieces of ancient painting masters, like Yun Nantian and Ba Da Shan Ren, were painted on porcelains, which significantly increased their prices. In展开更多
The cursive script of Chinese calligraphy began to take shape in the Han Dynasty and grew mature during the Wei and Jin period. It is known as a type of calligraphic art with highest artistry and greatest variation wh...The cursive script of Chinese calligraphy began to take shape in the Han Dynasty and grew mature during the Wei and Jin period. It is known as a type of calligraphic art with highest artistry and greatest variation which is the most difficult to master and gives calligraphers the greatest freedom to pursue artistic creativity. In the history of Chinese calligraphy, a number of master calligraphers skilled in the cursive script stood out as展开更多
Fu Yiyao is well known among the Chinese fine artists who live in Japan. She was born in 1947. As the daughter of Fu Baoshi, a world-renowned Chinese fine arts master, she received good education from her father. In 1...Fu Yiyao is well known among the Chinese fine artists who live in Japan. She was born in 1947. As the daughter of Fu Baoshi, a world-renowned Chinese fine arts master, she received good education from her father. In 1979, she traveled to Japan furthering her study on arts, and 1981 witnessed展开更多
Liu Zigu may not be a familiar name to today’s people, especially the young people. The painter was famous in the 1920s, active in 30s, glorious in 40s and forgotten in 50s. His unusual life experiences and paintings...Liu Zigu may not be a familiar name to today’s people, especially the young people. The painter was famous in the 1920s, active in 30s, glorious in 40s and forgotten in 50s. His unusual life experiences and paintings are attracting the public attention. Looking at the painting history during the period of the Republic of China,展开更多
Chen Julai (1904 -1984) is an accomplished seal carver,calligrapher,painter and poet in the 20th century.Born in Pinghu,Zhejiang Province,Chen Julai permanently lived in Shanghai throughout his lifetime.His father was...Chen Julai (1904 -1984) is an accomplished seal carver,calligrapher,painter and poet in the 20th century.Born in Pinghu,Zhejiang Province,Chen Julai permanently lived in Shanghai throughout his lifetime.His father was an official serving the Qing state.Chen began to learn seal carving under the guidance of famous calligrapher Tao Xiruo.In 1924,he became a pupil of Shanghai-based renowned calligrapher Zhao Shuru.In 1926,he got to know master calligrapher Wu Hufan.He borrowed from Wu 12 ancient rare calligraphy copies and carefully studied these masterpieces.Later he展开更多
Huang Qiuyuan is known as a master painter of China in the 20th century. He was virtually unknown to the art community when he was alive, but enjoyed great fame after he was dead, just like Van Gogh.
Zhang Daqian is celebrated as a legendary Chinese painter of international renown in the 20th century.With extraordinary skills,he is considered the most outstanding artist in carrying forward the traditions of Chines...Zhang Daqian is celebrated as a legendary Chinese painter of international renown in the 20th century.With extraordinary skills,he is considered the most outstanding artist in carrying forward the traditions of Chinese ink painting,Zhang began to stand out in the 1920s and obtained展开更多
Zhang Daqian’s artistic career is a legend in more than one sense. He has been compared to Tang Yin, a versatile artist in the Ming Dynasty. To help you understand the legend, this review of his artistic life will in...Zhang Daqian’s artistic career is a legend in more than one sense. He has been compared to Tang Yin, a versatile artist in the Ming Dynasty. To help you understand the legend, this review of his artistic life will introduce you to Zhang’s years in Shanghai, Beijing (Peiping), and the international artistic arena. Remarkable Debut in Shanghai In the early 1920s, Zhang Daqian went to Shanghai with his elder brother Zhang Shanzi. At that time, Shanghai was China’s economic, financial,展开更多
Before the reform and open up policy was launched in the late 1970s, there was virtually no art trade in China's Mainland. Since the 1980s, China’s art market began to develop gradually. Since the early 1990s whe...Before the reform and open up policy was launched in the late 1970s, there was virtually no art trade in China's Mainland. Since the 1980s, China’s art market began to develop gradually. Since the early 1990s when art auction was allowed, private collection and art trade have continued to thrive.展开更多
文摘Blue and white wares are white pottery and porcelain decorated under the glaze with a blue pigment, generally cobalt oxide. The decoration is commonly applied by hand, by stenciling or by transfer-printing.Chinese blue and white porcelain first appeared in the Tang Dynasty. In 1975, fragments of a
文摘Zhang Daqian is a master painter of Chinese traditional painting who enjoys worldwide reputation. He is also an artist with strong individuality and legendary experience. His artistic career can be divided into three different stages: following ancient masters before age 40, following the law of nature between age 40 and 60 and following mind after age 60. In his early years,
文摘Over the sweep of Chinese porcelain history, ancient talented artisans integrated traditional Chinese painting with porcelain making, thus considerably adding to the beauty of porcelain. Masterpieces of ancient painting masters, like Yun Nantian and Ba Da Shan Ren, were painted on porcelains, which significantly increased their prices. In
文摘The cursive script of Chinese calligraphy began to take shape in the Han Dynasty and grew mature during the Wei and Jin period. It is known as a type of calligraphic art with highest artistry and greatest variation which is the most difficult to master and gives calligraphers the greatest freedom to pursue artistic creativity. In the history of Chinese calligraphy, a number of master calligraphers skilled in the cursive script stood out as
文摘Fu Yiyao is well known among the Chinese fine artists who live in Japan. She was born in 1947. As the daughter of Fu Baoshi, a world-renowned Chinese fine arts master, she received good education from her father. In 1979, she traveled to Japan furthering her study on arts, and 1981 witnessed
文摘Liu Zigu may not be a familiar name to today’s people, especially the young people. The painter was famous in the 1920s, active in 30s, glorious in 40s and forgotten in 50s. His unusual life experiences and paintings are attracting the public attention. Looking at the painting history during the period of the Republic of China,
文摘Chen Julai (1904 -1984) is an accomplished seal carver,calligrapher,painter and poet in the 20th century.Born in Pinghu,Zhejiang Province,Chen Julai permanently lived in Shanghai throughout his lifetime.His father was an official serving the Qing state.Chen began to learn seal carving under the guidance of famous calligrapher Tao Xiruo.In 1924,he became a pupil of Shanghai-based renowned calligrapher Zhao Shuru.In 1926,he got to know master calligrapher Wu Hufan.He borrowed from Wu 12 ancient rare calligraphy copies and carefully studied these masterpieces.Later he
文摘Huang Qiuyuan is known as a master painter of China in the 20th century. He was virtually unknown to the art community when he was alive, but enjoyed great fame after he was dead, just like Van Gogh.
文摘Zhang Daqian is celebrated as a legendary Chinese painter of international renown in the 20th century.With extraordinary skills,he is considered the most outstanding artist in carrying forward the traditions of Chinese ink painting,Zhang began to stand out in the 1920s and obtained
文摘Zhang Daqian’s artistic career is a legend in more than one sense. He has been compared to Tang Yin, a versatile artist in the Ming Dynasty. To help you understand the legend, this review of his artistic life will introduce you to Zhang’s years in Shanghai, Beijing (Peiping), and the international artistic arena. Remarkable Debut in Shanghai In the early 1920s, Zhang Daqian went to Shanghai with his elder brother Zhang Shanzi. At that time, Shanghai was China’s economic, financial,
文摘Before the reform and open up policy was launched in the late 1970s, there was virtually no art trade in China's Mainland. Since the 1980s, China’s art market began to develop gradually. Since the early 1990s when art auction was allowed, private collection and art trade have continued to thrive.
