• Animal-themed Paintings in Ancient China (English Edition): Horses, Oxen, Cats & Dogs from Tang to Qing
  • Animal-themed Paintings in Ancient China (English Edition): Horses, Oxen, Cats & Dogs from Tang to Qing
  • Animal-themed Paintings in Ancient China (English Edition): Horses, Oxen, Cats & Dogs from Tang to Qing
  • Animal-themed Paintings in Ancient China (English Edition): Horses, Oxen, Cats & Dogs from Tang to Qing
  • Animal-themed Paintings in Ancient China (English Edition): Horses, Oxen, Cats & Dogs from Tang to Qing
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Animal-themed Paintings in Ancient China (English Edition): Horses, Oxen, Cats & Dogs from Tang to Qing

Animal-themed Paintings in Ancient China (English Edition): Horses, Oxen, Cats & Dogs from Tang to Qing

Han Gan’s Horses, Han Huang‘s Five Oxen, Song Painters of Cats and Monkeys, Zhao Mengfu and Giuseppe Castiglione — A Picture-Led Introduction to How Animals Were Painted Across Chinese Dynasties
This is a picture book of animal paintings from ancient China—horses, oxen, cats, dogs, monkeys, deer, and more. It starts with the Tang dynasty, when animal painting became an independent genre: Han Gan’s horses, Han Huang‘s Five Oxen. Then it moves through the Song, where painters like Li Di, Yi Yuanji, and Mao Yi specialised in cats, monkeys, and dogs; the Yuan, with Zhao Mengfu; and the Ming and Qing, ending with the Qing court painter Giuseppe Castiglione. The pictures take up most of the book, and the short text tells you what you are looking at and why it matters. If you want to look at how Chinese painters saw animals across a thousand years—rather than learn how to paint them yourself or read an academic art history—this is it.
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Discover the Soul of Chinese Art Through Its Animals

"Animal-themed Paintings in Ancient China" is a carefully selected, high-quality art album designed for lovers of traditional Chinese culture. This book is part of the prestigious "Chinese Traditional Culture Series" and is presented in its entirety in English, making it an accessible treasure for any global art enthusiast -9-11.

What’s Inside:

  • A Visual Feast Across Dynasties: Journey through time with masterpieces from the Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Witness the evolution of artistic style and technique over centuries -3-9-12.

  • Diverse and Captivating Subjects: The book features a rich variety of animals, including the powerful and noble horse, auspicious deer, majestic tigers, playful cats, and loyal hunting dogs. You'll see them depicted in imperial courts, serene landscapes, and lively hunting scenes -3-4.

  • Iconic Masterpieces: Gaze upon renowned works like the "Picture of Five Oxen," "Portrait of a Kitten," and vivid scenes from imperial hunting expeditions. Each painting is a story waiting to be told -3-9.

  • A Perfect Gift: With its comprehensive collection and stunning visuals, this book is an ideal gift for anyone fascinated by Chinese history, art, or wildlife illustration.

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