Longing for Nature

Reading Landscapes in Chinese Art

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Art allows us fascinating insights into foreign cultures and ideas. This is particularly true of Chinese landscape painting. With its tradition of more than 1,000 years, it reflects all of China’s cultural and intellectual history. Its view of nature follows its own rules. What at first glance seems to be idyllic ink wash pictures are actually far more than romantic images of landscapes. Through subtle allusions and references the painters were able to convey a whole range of messages, from social positions to political opposition, all the way to philosophical observations and very personal feelings. This splendid illustrated volume unlocks these codes and juxtaposes important historical works with landscape paintings by internationally renowned modern and contemporary artists. The dialogue between past and pres-ent reveals surprising links, but also ruptures and conflicts.

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Weight 1366 g
Dimensions 24.4 x 30.2 cm
Publisher name Hatje Cantz Verlag
Publication date 19 August 2020
Number of pages 256
Format Hardback
Dimensions 24.4 x 30.2 cm
Weight 1366 g

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The MUSEUM RIETBERG in Zurich is one of Europe's leading muse-ums for World Art and well known for its splendid collection of Asian art. In large temporary exhibitions it presents historical and contem-porary masterpieces in the light of new perspective.