Wang Xizhi's Goose Herding
by Ye Xingyi
About This Novel
"There is no art, only artists." This famous saying by Gombrich seems to be particularly suitable for ancient Chinese art. Ancient Chinese art, like Chinese philosophy, is first and foremost about people, the human heart, and human nature. Therefore, when it comes to appreciating ancient calligraphy and painting, it is best to start with its creators. This book is just such an attempt. There are legends, new stories, natural history, art history, folklore, fables, aspirations, and fantasies. Among them, ancient calligraphy and painting masters enshrined in distant temples such as Wang Xizhi, Mi Fu, Han Qian, Song Huizong, Yang Ningshi, Ni Yunlin, etc. Suddenly appear in a living way, either strangely or daily, in various strange stories. These creators come to life, and their works seem to come to life as well.
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