"Bitter Melon Monk's Painting Quotes", a theoretical work on Chinese Qing Dynasty painting, written by Shi Tao. The book has 18 chapters in total. It first explains the principles, then explains the methods, and finally leads to theoretical propositions, forming a complete and organic theoretical system of landscape painting. This book opposes imitating the past and advocates "borrowing the past to open up the present" and attaches great importance to the artist's personality and the realization of creative freedom.
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This book is very inspiring! Shi Tao emphasized the importance of innovation and individuality in "Bitter Melon Monk Painting Quotes", which I strongly agree with. He also mentioned the "method of one painting", which is like the root of all things, which is very interesting. I especially like his understanding of painting, which advocates starting from the heart and painting true feelings. Just like what is said in the book, "With a wave of your hand, you can capture mountains, rivers, figures, birds, beasts, vegetation, ponds, pavilions, and terraces. You can use shapes and situations, sketch from life, and imitate scenes with emotion." Only such creations can touch people's hearts even more!
This book is very inspiring! Shi Tao emphasized the importance of innovation and individuality in "Bitter Melon Monk Painting Quotes", which I strongly agree with. He also mentioned the "method of one painting", which is like the root of all things, which is very interesting. I especially like his understanding of painting, which advocates starting from the heart and painting true feelings. Just like what is said in the book, "With a wave of your hand, you can capture mountains, rivers, figures, birds, beasts, vegetation, ponds, pavilions, and terraces. You can use shapes and situations, sketch from life, and imitate scenes with emotion." Only such creations can touch people's hearts even more!