Riverside Scene at Qingming

Riverside Scene at Qingming PDF Author: Zeduan Zhang
Publisher: Royal Collection of Imperi
ISBN: 9781487801762
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Handscroll; Color on silk; 1159cm(width)*22cm(height) This painting depicts a lively, busy scene along the banks of the Bian River outside the Eastern Corner Gate in Bianlian, then capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, at the Qingming Festival. The festival is a traditional holiday and one of the 24 solar terms. Customary activities include tomb sweeping, serving of cold food, picking willow branches, picnicking, and kite flying, all of which are fully displayed in the painting. A flow of wagons and carriages fills the streets, alongside both busy and idle peddlers, with farmers working in the background. The brushstrokes in elegant colors are both meticulous and free, offering a bird's eye panorama.

Riverside Scene at Qingming

Riverside Scene at Qingming PDF Author: Zeduan Zhang
Publisher: Royal Collection of Imperi
ISBN: 9781487801762
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Handscroll; Color on silk; 1159cm(width)*22cm(height) This painting depicts a lively, busy scene along the banks of the Bian River outside the Eastern Corner Gate in Bianlian, then capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, at the Qingming Festival. The festival is a traditional holiday and one of the 24 solar terms. Customary activities include tomb sweeping, serving of cold food, picking willow branches, picnicking, and kite flying, all of which are fully displayed in the painting. A flow of wagons and carriages fills the streets, alongside both busy and idle peddlers, with farmers working in the background. The brushstrokes in elegant colors are both meticulous and free, offering a bird's eye panorama.

Scenes along the River during the Qingming Festival

Scenes along the River during the Qingming Festival PDF Author: Zhang Zeduan
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 9781602200036
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The painting Qingming Shang He Tu ("Scenes along the River during the Qingming Festival"),an over 16-foot panorama running from right to left, is considered to be one of the most brilliant works in Chinese art history. It is a masterpiece of realism, recording the pulse of a thriving, historical town and showing extraordinary detail.

清明上河圖

清明上河圖 PDF Author: 张择端
Publisher:
ISBN: 9787530537091
Category : Landscape painting, Chinese
Languages : en
Pages :

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Along the River During the Qingming Festival

Along the River During the Qingming Festival PDF Author: Shiu-Lan (Jully) Huang
Publisher: 天行書苑
ISBN: 9869212573
Category : Calligraphy
Languages : en
Pages : 358

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The Along the River During the Qingming Festival was painted by Chang Ze-Duan of North Song Dynasty on silk. Painted in light colors, it is 528cm wide and 24.8cm tall. Qingming implies Qingming Festival or Tomb Sweeping Festival. “Shang He” (above the river) was a norm at that time. After worshipping the ancestors and sweeping their tombs, people would get on the bridge to enjoy the view of Bianjing and River Bian. Or they may wander along the bridge and buy snacks from the vendors there and visit the riverside towns. This is what “Qingming Shang He” means. In the painting, we can see many of the norms of Qingming Festival, such as the pasted paper building miniatures in front of the “Wang’s Paper Horse Shop,” the tomb sweeping team with sedan chairs decorated with willow branches and flowers outside the city, the vendors selling mud figurines at the entrances of the bridge, the people gathering and drinking after tomb sweeping, and more. These scenes are similar to the descriptions of The Eastern Capital: A Dream of Splendor. In short, it is a masterpiece of social norms painting completed in the Song Dynasty. Cosmos Classics hopes to delineate and demonstrate the connotations and beauty of Along the River During the Qingming Festival in a candid attitude to allow readers to feel the beauty of this portrayal of the Bianjing in North Song Dynasty nine hundred years ago through textual guides of this book and the appreciation of this painting. In addition, it is hoped that readers can feel the Chang Ze-Duan’s dedication in the layout and thinking of this painting. We write in a comprehensive manner to provide readers guides to the entire painting in detail with this book to render the interpretations of the North Song Dynasty as faithfully as possible to its original look and feel. We would like to apologize for any imperfection in researches and proofreading of this book. Regarding the arrangements of the contents in this book, it begins with three chapters “The Historic Values of Along the River During the Qingming Festival,” “Imperial Painting Academy (Hanlin Tuhua Yuan) during the North Song Society and the Painter Chang Ze-Duan,” and “Bianjing and Transportations on the River Bian at the North Song Dynasty” to present an overall view of the contents, painter, and historical background of this painting. In the “Conclusion” at the end of this book, the painting techniques and contents of this work are analyzed in detail to allow readers to understand the intentions of Chang Ze-Duan better. The reference section is attached to communicate the careful attitude of and the references cited by Cosmos Classics to show our respect for the writers and researchers. The major task of this book is to introduce this lengthy scroll. From right to left, it is divided into three parts in accordance with their themes “Leisure Atmosphere in the Suburb Greens,” “The Busy Water Transportation on River Bian,” and “The Prosperous Bianjing City.” According to their features, Along the River During the Qingming Festival is divided into forty zones. In the beginning of the essay, a lighted and focused thumbnail is provided to allow readers to understand the location of the discussions. In the essays, magnified graphics of the small zones are attached as illustrations to allow readers to observe every person and every corner carefully in detail. The major reference of this book The Eastern Capital: A Dream of Splendor, which records the events happening between 1102 and 1125, during the time of prosperity of Bianjing from the year of Chongning to the year of Xuanhe of Hui Zhong of North Song Dynasty, during the years of the completion of this painting. In addition, history,journals and poetry written on Song Dynasty are also referenced to explain the characters, events and things portrayed in the painting, hoping to remain faithful to the theme. As to the professional parts, the Treatise on Architectural Methods or State Building Standards is consulted to compare with the structure of the architecture in the painting. The Exploitation of the Works of Nature is consulted to find out the structure of the boats. “On the Carts and Costumes” in Song History is consulted to pinpoint the making of the carts, sedan chairs and costumes of that period. The Eastern Capital: A Dream of Splendor is consulted to examine the social norms and the geographical location of the capital. Of course, reference books and articles on Along the River During the Qingming Festival are read to present a complete interpretation on the painting. The great Jiehua(Margin Painting) painter Chang Ze-Duan left us with the first hand materials of the image of capital city in the North Song Dynasty, including trade and commercial activities, costumes and social norms architectural style, furniture and vessels, transportation, and more. All of them are of high historical value. Moreover, its humanistic connotations and sensations allow us to read and re-read this painting. The closer we read it, the more we can find the painter’s intentions. It always impresses us with its infinite charms that echo in our hearts. Therefore, it is regarded as a classic in Chinese and world history of art. Ranked as one of the top ten Chinese paintings, it is also renowned as the “first and heavenly work in Chinese painting.” Viewing this picture Along the River During the Qingming Festival in the 21st century, it still wins our exclamations. This masterpiece has been passed down from generation to generation, having gone through wars and dynasties, and shifts in times, with unchanging values. Great paintings can always prevail over the limits of time and space to become immortal, demonstrating the beauty of aesthetics and universal human values. Although Along the River During the Qingming Festival is not the only painting that portrays the capital in Chinese history, it is the most complete painting that captures the social norms and characters of Bianjing in art history. From the illustrations, deconstructive interpretations, and plain and simple introduction of this book, readers can have a glimpse of the authentic picture of Bianjing during the North Song Dynasty. Reminiscing the past, Cosmos Classics has edited and released Along the River During the Qingming Festival by Chang Ze-Duan, a North Song Dynasty painter, in electronic book format. It is hoped that Chinese of this generation can converse with tradition to fuse the ancient with the modern. Reading the classics, we may be inspired to lay down milestones for modern arts. In addition, we are enthusiastic to share them globally to allow international people to immerse themselves in the beauty of Chinese arts.

Deciphering the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival

Deciphering the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival PDF Author: Confucian Zhangzi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781922921222
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Confucian Zhangzi: Poet, writer, calligrapher and painter. He has successively served as the planner of the Yangcheng Evening News, editor of the Journal of Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts, dean of Xi'an Academy of Arts, and visiting professor of Micro Art at South China University of Science and Technology. He has published many poetry collections, novels, scripts, and monographs; and won the Outstanding Contribution Award for Cultural Exchange of the Russian Writers Association.

Chinese Architecture

Chinese Architecture PDF Author: Yanxin Cai
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521186447
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 187

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This book provides an illustrated introduction to Chinese architecture, a reference for modern design and a window into China's history.

Along the River During Qingming Festival

Along the River During Qingming Festival PDF Author: Tian Yubin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916846487
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Along the River During the Qingming Festival is a renowned Chinese painting that captures the daily life of the Northern Song Dynasty. This artwork is an invaluable national treasure that offers unique insights into the cultural, social, and economic aspects of the time period. Its intricate details and vivid depictions have made it an iconic representation of Chinese art and history. This book presents a newly improved high-definition version of a painting that is seamlessly combined with the narrative to provide an immersive art appreciation experience. The author meticulously explains the complexities of the painting and the fascinating stories behind it through a series of 36 sections. It utilises the latest academic advancements to offer readers a comprehensive and nuanced perspective, thereby enhancing their understanding of the painting.

Hello Kitty's Tour Along the River During the Qingming Festival

Hello Kitty's Tour Along the River During the Qingming Festival PDF Author: Cai Wen Hua San
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789576582172
Category :
Languages : zh-CN
Pages :

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Along the River During the Qingming Festival, also known by its Chinese name as the Qingming Shanghe Tu, is a painting by the Song dynasty artist Zhang Zeduan. It captures the daily life of people and the landscape of the capital, Bianjing during the Northern Song. This book uses Hello Kitty as a tour guide to lead readers to tour the scenes behind the famous drawing!

Illustrated Guide to 50 Masterpieces of Chinese Paintings

Illustrated Guide to 50 Masterpieces of Chinese Paintings PDF Author: Kunfeng Huang
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 1938368711
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 409

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Over thousands of years, the art of Chinese painting has evolved, while also staying loyal to its traditional roots. Despite various schools of thought, styles and techniques, three primary categories have emerged across the discipline: landscape, figure and bird-and-flower. Using fine ink and water brush strokes on paper or silk, Chinese artists have developed a unique style—one that's famous throughout the world.This book highlights 50 Chinese paintings, pulled from museum collections in China and around the world, including British Museum (London), Museum of Fine Arts (Boston), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Kansas), Osaka City Museum of Art (Osaka), Palace Museum (Beijing), Palace Museum (Taibei) and Shanghai Museum. The paintings shown are representative of the categories, historical periods and styles of this artistic tradition.Detailed professional interpretations and notes allow readers to learn more about the pieces themselves, the artists and the context in which they were created. Plus, photo enlargements of key details get readers up close to these masterpieces.As one of the world's oldest continuous art forms, Chinese painting has a truly special history. This comprehensive guide allows modern readers to travel through time, experiencing important moments in Chinese history and society through beautiful pieces of artwork.

Thirty Great Inventions of China

Thirty Great Inventions of China PDF Author: Jueming Hua
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811565252
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 864

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The book presents thirty great Chinese inventions, both ancient and modern, which are original, distinct, have made outstanding contributions and had extensive influence in China and around the globe. It also clarifies the misunderstandings and provides a clear definition and classification of the evaluation criteria for great inventions. Each invention is presented with color pictures and comprehensive discussions. The book not only offers readers the fascinating stories behind the greatest inventions of all time from China, such as the compass, paper, and tea making & planting, but also allows them to be inspired by the great Chinese inventors’ inherent spirit of innovation and creativity.