The Upright Brush
Title | The Upright Brush PDF eBook |
Author | Amy McNair |
Publisher | University of Hawaii Press |
Pages | 202 |
Release | 1998-02-01 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780824820022 |
In the history of Chinese calligraphy, few are more famous than the eighth-century statesman Yan Zhenqing (709-785). His style is still taught today as a standard, and Chinese bookstores the world over stock inexpensive reproductions of his works for sale as copybooks. Yet Yan's style cannot be called conventionally attractive. "Correct," "severe," "serious," "forceful" are terms habitually applied to describe his writing--rarely has his calligraphy been called graceful or beautiful. How, then, did Yan earn such an eminent place in the history of art? In The Upright Brush, Amy McNair argues for the political rather than purely aesthetic basis for Yan Zhenqing's artistic reputation. She shows how his prominent position was made for him in the eleventh century by a handful of influential men who sought to advance their own position by associating themselves with Yan's reputation for uprightness. Equating style with personality, they adopted Yan's calligraphic style as a way to clothe themselves in his persona. Sophisticated, informed, and intelligent, The Upright Brush illuminates an episode (one of many) in the history of Chinese culture where the creative reinterpretation of the past was used for contemporary political means. It will be eagerly welcomed by all scholars of Chinese culture and history, as well as by those interested in the making and reading of art.
Journal
Title | Journal PDF eBook |
Author | California. Legislature |
Publisher | |
Pages | 484 |
Release | 1881 |
Genre | California |
ISBN |
LIFE
Title | LIFE PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 120 |
Release | 1958-05-19 |
Genre | |
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LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.
Fuelbreaks and Other Fuel Modification for Wildland Fire Control
Title | Fuelbreaks and Other Fuel Modification for Wildland Fire Control PDF eBook |
Author | Lisle R. Green |
Publisher | |
Pages | 92 |
Release | 1977 |
Genre | Fuelbreaks |
ISBN |
The Art-journal
Title | The Art-journal PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 538 |
Release | 1910 |
Genre | Art |
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Vol. for 1867 includes Illustrated catalogue of the Paris Universal Exhibition.
Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office
Title | Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Patent Office |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1062 |
Release | 1904 |
Genre | Patents |
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Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office
Title | Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1468 |
Release | 1882 |
Genre | Patents |
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