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Books by 石涛
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Rongbaozhai Painting Manual: Ancient Paintings, Part 71, Landscapes by Shi Tao of the Qing Dynasty 荣宝斋画谱 古代部分七一 清石涛绘山水
This volume features more than 40 works by Shi Tao. In his early years, he modeled his landscapes on the masters of the Song and Yuan dynasties, developing a spare, elegant, and lucid style. In his later years, his brushwork became bold and free, his use of ink rich and flowing, and his compositions increasingly varied. He excelled especially at small album leaves. His flower paintings are graceful and vivid, brimming with natural charm and a fresh, refined spirit. His figures are awkwardly rend
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The Bitter Melon Monk's Sayings on Painting 苦瓜和尚画语录
The Words on Painting by the Bitter Melon Monk is a work of painting theory from China’s Qing dynasty, written by Shitao. Its 18 chapters begin with principles, move on to brushwork, and ultimately present its theoretical propositions, forming a complete and integrated theory of landscape painting. The book opposes imitation of the ancients and advocates “drawing on the past to open up the present.” It emphasizes the artist’s individuality and the freedom to create.
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