Chinese Painters: A Critical Study (China Yesterday Series) — by Raphaël Petrucci
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Discover the Essence of Chinese Painting Through Western Eyes
Chinese Painters is a concise yet insightful critical study of traditional Chinese painting, authored by Raphaël Petrucci (1872–1917), one of France‘s most distinguished sinologists and winner of the Stanislas Julien Prize -6-8. Translated into English by Frances Seaver, this book serves as an accessible introduction for Western readers seeking to understand the foundations of Chinese pictorial art.
What’s Inside:
The book is divided into two main parts. The first section explores the core techniques and principles of Chinese painting, covering the tools of the painter, methods of representing forms, the division of subject categories, and the sources of artistic inspiration -6-8. The second section traces the chronological evolution of Chinese painting across major dynasties — from its origins and the period before Buddhism‘s influence, through the Tang, Sung, Yüan, Ming, and Ch‘ing periods — highlighting representative painters from each era -6-8.
About the Author:
Raphaël Petrucci was a French sinologist whose expertise in Far Eastern art was widely recognized. His writings demonstrate a deep understanding of the philosophical and aesthetic dimensions of Chinese artistic traditions



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