journal – zettl.blog

journals at zettl.blog deals with different topics related to Friedrich Zettl’s artwork, articles on fine arts, related announcements, and art theory. The focus is on subjects related to Chinese art and philosophy like Daoism and Zen-Buddhism.

  • Criticism: Not amused with the Emperor

    Criticism: Not amused with the Emperor

    A few criticism examples by Chinese artists over time. Most of my blog posts deal directly or indirectly with art in the broadest sense. This is insofar as I attach great importance to dealing with Asian philosophies and art history in the broadest sense. I don’t touch on political issues, although this post might suggest… Read more

  • state of the art 2023 – a step further

    state of the art 2023 – a step further

    I have been painting a self-portrait every year since 1976 and call this ongoing series State of the Art. Read more

  • ginkgo leaves in autumn and winter

    ginkgo leaves in autumn and winter

    Ginkgo leaves. Theme and four variations. In late autumn the leaves like gold lie in the meadow. In winter, a few leaves always manage to peep through the light snow cover. Read more

  • About Jack

    About Jack

    About Jack: Our generation is part of so many new developments and we take many things for granted. And yet I am always enthusiastic about the opportunities that are given to us and what often results from them. And so today I would like to tell you about my friend Jack. Read more

  • Project in the home straight – almost

    Project in the home straight – almost

    I mentioned some time ago that after the Theodor Storm book, I was invited to illustrate another book by Prof. Wolfgang Kubin. Read more

  • Daoist talks (VI) Principles of Dao in Painting

    Daoist talks (VI) Principles of Dao in Painting

    Daoist talks (VI) Principles of Dao in Painting: Chinese painting of the last 1000 years has been shaped primarily by Daoist ideas. Read more


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