Only Joy and No Sorrow: a Collection of Essays on the Life of Lin Xi, a Talented Chinese Girl (2 Volumes in Total)
by Lin Xi
About This Novel
This set contains two volumes: 1. "Only Joy and No Sorrow" is a collection of essays on art and life by ink painter Lin Xi, talking about the art of art and the beauty of uselessness. The book is divided into six series according to the theme: "Art can pass through", "Contemplating the world", "Getting at ease with Zen", "A place of peace of mind", "Written to time" and "Innocent heart". The text is light and the artistic conception is elegant. Lin Xi analyzes the essential connotation of artistic aesthetic education in the way of a craftsman, and shares the joy of writing, the method of concentration, the cultivation of mental strength, and the learning methods of art. From the perspective of Chinese literati, she observes the aesthetic taste of contemporary life, explains what "useless beauty" is, how to "live alone", and explores ways to return traditional aesthetics to modern life. It is everyone's nature to love to play, but how to have fun and engage in play is an ability that everyone must learn. Lin Xi, an ink painter who became famous at a young age, is also a craftsman, teacher and designer. She loves to play by nature and has many specific hobbies: sitting quietly, reading, writing, painting, flower arranging, smelling incense, playing the piano, drinking tea, studying Chinese medicine and philosophy... Because of her diverse identity and rich interests, she has a rich inner source of creation, and she expresses her insights on artistic creation, technical expertise, traditional aesthetics of Chinese literati, children's aesthetic education, and daily life in spiritual and philosophical words. Nourish a rich daily life with useless aesthetics, telling us that a person's happiness does not require external things. 2. "Flowers and Children" is a collection of selected paintings by ink painter Lin Xi, with prefaces recommended by Qingshan and Feng Tang. Lin Xi's paintings are simple, innocent, delicate and lively, and she especially likes to paint beautiful small scenes such as flowers, children, and desk toys. The album is Lin Xi's inner monologue about nature, art, life, etc., Using the themes of "flowers" and "children" to reflect on the subtle beauty, touching moments, and romantic moments in daily life. Find innocence among flowers and regain the tranquil and beautiful natural nature; gain enthusiasm from a child's heart and regain the precious possessions in life. The whole book is divided into three series: "Collection of Flowers", "Tongxinshuo" and "Questions and Answers". "Flower Collection" - peonies, gardenias, peonies, narcissus, peach blossoms, lotus, plum blossoms... 60 Elegant flowers, showing the beauty of the four seasons, explaining what is "the way to support one's own flower arrangement"; "Childlike Innocence" - innocence, cuteness, sweetness, sadness... 88 Children's drawings, ink and wash game room, cherishing the childlike innocence of "exerting all your strength to live a good life now". "Questions and Answers" - using the metaphor of "a piece of moss on the windowsill" to interpret the aesthetics and standards of Chinese literati; starting from "breaking away from others", discussing the ancients' way of treating things. "Talking about Art" - shares the path of learning painting and creative experience, and talks in depth about the cultivation of pen and ink, the upbringing life, the lightness and solidity of literati, the standards of good works, the collection of art and other topics.
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