Chinese Art Books for Collection and Reference

 

Masterpieces of Sung Painting                  M075
Promoted by the Emperors of the Sung Dynasty, painting in the Academy reached its Golden Period.  Selected are masterpieces done in diverse styles, ranging from landscapes, flowers and birds to figures and insects.  Great reference book to early paintings.

28*21cm. 11pp. 10 colour plates.            Chinese edition.                   $69.00

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Masterpieces of Modern Chinese Painting   M076
Introducing the great masters of modern Chinese painting, Ch'i Pai-shih, Hsu Pei-hung, Fu Pao-shih, Lin Feng-mien, Chang Shu-ch'i.

28*21cm. 104pp. 112 colour plates.
Chinese edition.                                       Titles in Chinese /English     $69.00

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The Way to Paint Horses                           M080
With an introduction on the basics of painting horses, including bone structure, facial expression, the head, the mane and the back, among others, this book also guides you in the  ways to organize a horse painting with a single horse, two horses or a group of horses, whether in repose, jumping, racing or in full gallop.  A handsome collection of horse paintings that will inspire all.

30*21cm. 80pp. 71 plates.                     Chinese/English                        $48.00

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Richly Adorned & Quietly Dressed           M102
Welcome to Mr. Hwa's world of pure visual beauty and art, divided into four themes: Songs and Dances; Flowers in a Moonlit Night; Sitting Alone; and Dream of the Red Chamber.   Each classical lady is carefully planned and designed in a linear style with rich colouing.

27*26cm. 84pp. 84 colour plates. Hardcover. 
Chinese/English                  $128.00

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The Art of the Lotus                                   Q003
Nearly fifty artists from around the world, from nine different schools, present their celebrated Lotus paintings in this collection.  Descriptions of the lives of each painter helps the student better understand their art.

30*21cm. 136pp. 121 full-colour illus.
Chinese edition.                   $63.95

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Chinese Painting                                          Q012

Chang, a prominent artist of this century, illustrates his particular talent in this instructive collection.  His profound theories help the student understand the complexities of Chinese painting.

30*21cm. 168pp. 160 full-colour illus.
Chinese/English                 $63.95

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Peony Painting                                             Q039

This collection selects 145 master-pieces of the peony by the great masters. These paintings are filled with the spirit of wealth and glory.  painters give high praise for "the king of flowers" pictured in this collection.

30*21cm. 128pp. 140 colour plates.
Chinese/English                $63.95

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A Hundred Cranes                                      Q055

Symbolising long life, good fortune, loftiness and purity, cranes formed the subject of auspicious occasions.  A hundred paintings by Chinese and Japanese masters are collected in this magnificent volume.

30*23cm. 112pp. 100 colour plates.
Chinese edition                         Titles in Chinese/English                   $63.95

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