In Pursuit of Heavenly Harmony Paintings and Calligraphy by Bada Shanren from the Estate of Wang Fangyu and Sum Wai |
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| Author:
| Chang, Joseph Y.
Bai, Qianshen |
| Contribution by:
| Allee, Stephen D. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8348-0525-5 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2003 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Weatherhill, Incorporated |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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This compelling and lavishly illustrated presentation offers fresh insight into the mysterious life and works of Bada Shanren (1625-1705), the Chinese Ming dynasty master of the brush whose idiosyncratic visual vocabulary was full of personal symbolism and artistic gesture. The central catalogue of Bada's works details the significant features of each artwork, along with translations of all texts and calligraphy.
This compelling and lavishly illustrated presentation offers fresh insight into the mysterious life and works of Bada Shanren (1625-1705), the Chinese Ming dynasty master of the brush whose idiosyncratic visual vocabulary was full of personal symbolism and artistic gesture. The central catalogue of Bada's works details the significant features of each artwork, along with translations of all texts and calligraphy.