Isbn: 9789887470823 - across time and space: re-visiting twentieth-century chinese oil paintings (6 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In the early twentieth century, oil painting as a non-indigenous medium began to be taught in Chinese art academies. Since that time, it has become an important and increasingly popular portal, inviting artists to explore cross-cultural dynamics and experiment with individual creative expression.This selection of twentieth-century Chinese oil paintings from the UMAG collection sheds light on the art historical and cultural significance of the medium. Highlighting the versatile aspects of Chinese oil paintings across a diverse spectrum of themes, styles, techniques, time periods, and regional and local characteristics, this publication presents the depth and virtuosity of Chinese oil paintings, extending from intimate interior views to panoramic coastal landscapes. The collective and individual memories within urban scenes activate dialogues of painting practices across time, space, and cross-cultural and cross-media encounters.The selected works display and represent the various artistic styles and visual trends as well as the artists evolving perceptions and sensitivities about the changing face of twentieth-century China. The works on display have rarely been shown in public and include paintings by iconic masters and influential art educators including Liu Haisu (1896 1994) and Wu Guanzhong (1919 2010).The collection of Chinese oil paintings constitutes the foundation of UMAG s educational work today. Since initiating its publicly accessible collection in the 1950s, UMAG has been closely connected to the development of twentieth-century Chinese painters and their work. It has also actively documented and studied the evolution of their artistic talents and the Hong Kong art scene. In the early 20th century, oil painting began to be taught in Chinese art academies. This selection from the UMAG collection highlights the medium's significance, showcasing diverse themes and styles. Featuring works by Liu Haisu and Wu Guanzhong, the collection reflects the evolution of 20th-century Chinese art. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In the early twentieth century, oil painting as a non-indigenous medium began to be taught in Chinese art academies. Since that time, it has become an important and increasingly popular portal, inviting artists to explore cross-cultural dynamics and experiment with individual creative expression.This selection of twentieth-century Chinese oil paintings from the UMAG collection sheds light on the art historical and cultural significance of the medium. Highlighting the versatile aspects of Chinese oil paintings across a diverse spectrum of themes, styles, techniques, time periods, and regional and local characteristics, this publication presents the depth and virtuosity of Chinese oil paintings, extending from intimate interior views to panoramic coastal landscapes. The collective and individual memories within urban scenes activate dialogues of painting practices across time, space, and cross-cultural and cross-media encounters.The selected works display and represent the various artistic styles and visual trends as well as the artists evolving perceptions and sensitivities about the changing face of twentieth-century China. The works on display have rarely been shown in public and include paintings by iconic masters and influential art educators including Liu Haisu (1896 1994) and Wu Guanzhong (1919 2010).The collection of Chinese oil paintings constitutes the foundation of UMAG s educational work today. Since initiating its publicly accessible collection in the 1950s, UMAG has been closely connected to the development of twentieth-century Chinese painters and their work. It has also actively documented and studied the evolution of their artistic talents and the Hong Kong art scene. In the early 20th century, oil painting began to be taught in Chinese art academies. This selection from the UMAG collection highlights the medium's significance, showcasing diverse themes and styles. Featuring works by Liu Haisu and Wu Guanzhong, the collection reflects the evolution of 20th-century Chinese art. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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