Joys and Sorrows The Biography of Master Hongyi |
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Author:
| Mei, Jin |
ISBN: | 978-1-62516-167-3 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
Publisher: | Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency (SBPRA)
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Imprint: | Strategic Book Publishing |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $35.90 |
Book Description:
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Author Jin Mei presents Joys and Sorrows: The Biography of Master Hongyi. This insightful book provides a rare glimpse into the artist's legacy, whose paintings and calligraphy are among the first by a Chinese artist using Western techniques. This book is the result of the author's extensive research on the life of the legendary artist-turned-monk, and provides answers to questions that readers may have about his life. The journey begins when Li Shutong was a young adult. He was one of...
More DescriptionAuthor Jin Mei presents Joys and Sorrows: The Biography of Master Hongyi. This insightful book provides a rare glimpse into the artist's legacy, whose paintings and calligraphy are among the first by a Chinese artist using Western techniques. This book is the result of the author's extensive research on the life of the legendary artist-turned-monk, and provides answers to questions that readers may have about his life. The journey begins when Li Shutong was a young adult. He was one of the first Chinese artists to introduce Western-style art forms to China in the early 20th century. The book follows Li Shutong's life as he becomes a monk named Hongyi, his life as a monk, and his death.