Mu Qi. 6 Persimmons – an interpretation
6 Persimmons - an interpretation. Analyzing one of the most important Chinese paintings by the Zen monk Mu Qi
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Another Work after Huang Binhong – 黄宾虹
Another painting after Huang Binhong.
My painting and the original by Huang show the effort of capturing the spirit of the original.
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A simple picture and yet a treasure – ZHA Shibiao
Small album sheet by the artist Zha Shibiao that looks very simple at first glance and only shows its charm and mastery when we take some time for a closer look and reflection.
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copying old masters – 黄宾虹
When copying Chinese paintings, one should grasp the spirit (qi 气) of the painting.
The original on the left, my copies on the right.
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just blossoms and buds
In Chinese painting, opposites play an important role: emptiness - existing, calm - movement, strength - weakness, etc.
In a small series, I tried to capture and express some of these ideas.
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analyzing a simple painting by Qi Baishi 齐白石
The Essence of Chinese Painting Part 2.
Analyzing a the painting Chinese cabbage and peppers by Qi Baishi 齐白石
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the principle of the balance in chinese painting
The Essence of Chinese Painting Part 1.
The principle of the balance in chinese painting.
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student prank with Wang Ziwu 王子武
Traditionally, the Academy in Beijing invited well-known painters of classical Chinese painting to demonstrate their painting techniques on Saturday mornings. The purpose of the exercise was to give the students an insight into topics such as the structure of the picture, brush and ink techniques of well-known painters. Twice the academy responded to a suggestion from me and since the […]
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when I first met Lu Yanshao 陸儼少
In the late 1980s I had the chance to study at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. Traditionally, on Saturday mornings, the Academy invited well-known painters of classical Chinese painting to demonstrate their way of painting. The purpose of the exercise was to give the students an insight into topics such as the structure of the picture, brush […]
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index for landscape paintings added
A new page has been added, an index for several series of landscape paintings, mainly works in ink on rice paper. In addition to very early works, there are landscape paintings after Chinese masters or own works https://zettl.blog/landscapes-山水画/
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