"History of Chinese Painting" Author: Xu Jianrong Publisher: Zhejiang People's Fine Arts Publishing House

Introduction · · · · · ·
This book is arranged in chronological order, spanning from ancient times to the 20th century, and based on history, it introduces readers to representative paintings, representative painters and their styles of Chinese dynasties. The last chapter uses a concise brushstroke to explain the unique aesthetic connotation of Chinese painting - the charm. It is accompanied by exquisite illustrations, and contains more than 100 classic paintings in Chinese art history. It is a rare minimalist history of Chinese painting that combines history, theory, and painting.

About the Author
Xu Jianrong (1949-), a famous art historian, art educator, calligraphy and painting appraiser, calligrapher and painter, is from Shanghai. He was successively taught by Mr. Wang Bomin, Mr. Xie Zhiliu, and Mr. Chen Peiqiu. He has been engaged in art history research, calligraphy and painting appraisal, and art education for a long time. He is currently a professor and doctoral supervisor at the Academy of Fine Arts of Shanghai University, a member of the 9th and 10th CPPCC of Shanghai, and enjoys the expert allowance of the State Council.