How to Read Chinese Paintings

Maxwell K. Hearn

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Yale University
01 August 2008

Art & Architecture; Painting & paintings; Art techniques & principles

Series: The Metropolitan Museum of Art - How to Read

"The Chinese often use the expression du hua, ""to read a painting,"" in connection with their study and appreciation of such works. This volume closely ""reads"" thirty-six masterpieces of Chinese painting from the encyclopedic collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in order to reveal the major characteristics and themes of this rich pictorial tradition. The book examines multiple layers of meaning-style, technique, symbolism, past traditions, and the artist's personal circumstances-through accessible texts and numerous large color details. A dynastic chronology, map, and list of further readings supplement the text.

Spanning a thousand years of Chinese art, these landscapes, flowers, birds, figures, religious subjects, and calligraphies illuminate the main goal of every Chinese artist: to capture not only the outer appearance of a subject but also its inner essence.

Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Exhibition Schedule:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (March 1 – August 10, 2008)"

By: Maxwell K. Hearn
Imprint: Yale University
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 305mm, Width: 235mm, Spine: 2mm
Weight: 1.066kg
ISBN: 9780300141870
ISBN 10: 0300141874
Series: The Metropolitan Museum of Art - How to Read
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 01 August 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Maxwell K. Hearn is Douglas Dillon Curator, Department of Asian Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Reviews for How to Read Chinese Paintings

This volume . . . visually analyzes thirty-six paintings and calligraphies in an effort to 'reveal' what makes them 'masterpieces.' Lavishly illustrated and eminently informative. --Art Times This text will be valuable to anyone wishing to know more about one of the great painting traditions, and could be used in the classroom. --Reference & Research Book News