Bøger af Hui Pang

"Burning Passion - Fu Baoshi's Art and Life " takes readers on a profound journey into the inner world of one of China's most exceptional artists and scholars, Fu Baoshi. His artistic achievements have profoundly impacted modern Chinese landscape painting, serving as a guiding light for generations of artists. The author, Pang Hui, is a respected Chinese art researcher and connoisseur, and this book delves deep into Fu Baoshi's life, works, and artistic philosophy. Fu Baoshi's artistic talent and unique style emerged against the enchanting backdrop of Chongqing, the mountainous city of the 1940s. The distinct ecological environment and his deep-rooted reverence for traditional culture culminated in captivating new artistic expressions. Pang Hui succinctly captures Fu Baoshi's creative approach in just 32 words: The brush fights with the sword, Searching for every strange peak; Free and easy, Letting fortune guide the way;The breath is in the idea, The idea is in the stroke;Boldly laying down the brush, Carefully tidying up! Beyond his artistic pursuits, Fu Baoshi was a dedicated scholar, embarking on an extraordinary journey to explore the origins and evolution of Chinese painting. His research and insights enriched the field of Chinese painting history and influenced contemporary artists, providing invaluable references and inspiration for future generations. "Burning Passion - Fu Baoshi's Art and Life " comprehensively showcases Fu Baoshi's masterpieces, inviting readers to immerse themselves in his artistic world, where traditional Chinese painting is reinterpreted with depth and creativity. Pang Hui takes readers on a retrospective journey through Fu Baoshi's life, engaging in dialogues with ancient artists and reflecting on the artist's enduring influence in contemporary art. This book is not merely an art book; it is a celebration of the indomitable spirit of an artist whose creativity knew no bounds. The carefully crafted narrative invites readers to reexamine the essence of Chinese landscape painting through Fu Baoshi's eyes. It serves as an essential resource for scholars, art enthusiasts, and young artists seeking to understand the intricacies of Fu Baoshi's artistic journey.

Chinese Xuan Paper, a Thousand-year Legend In 2006, the State Council of the People's Republic of China issued the first batch of National Intangible Cultural Heritage lists. Among them, the "Xuan paper making skills" of Jingxian, Anhui Province, were listed, making this traditional handmade craft officially recognized as a national protected object. On September 30, 2009, the "Xuan paper-making skills" of China were affirmed by UNESCO and included in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Having been a famous paper used for classical Chinese paintings and calligraphy, Xuan paper is one of the traditional Chinese papermaking crafts. Because Xuan paper iseasy to store, durable, and long-lasting, it earns the reputation of "paper longevity for thousands of years." The texture of Xuan paper is soft but tough, smooth and clean like jade, and rot and insect resistant. Used for paintings and calligraphy, the layers and strokes on Xuan paper are clear and distinct, bold and vigorous, saturated but not muddy, and light but not lackluster. Words and paintings are brilliant and vivid on paper. According to the " History of the Early Tang Dynasty," paper and writing brush already appeared in the tribute presented by Xuancheng County to Chang'an during the reign of Tang Tianbao. The comprehensive and systematic use of green sandalwood bark to make Xuan paper began from the Cao family, represented by Cao Dasan, the ancestor of Xiaoling in Jingxian, in the late Song Dynasty and early Yuan Dynasty. Why can Xuan's paper only come from Jingxian? How many magical legends are there in that place? Our original intention is to go into the introduction of "the mountain, the water, the people" with all those legends, and such is our purpose of passing on the well-documented history and mythology to future generations so that they reveal the truth through these historical facts.