Bada Shanren created one of the most compelling and distinctive bodies of graphic art in the history of Chinese culture. A prince of the Ming imperial family, he became a Buddhist monk after the Manchu invasion of China led to the collapse of the Ming dynasty. Thirty years later, when the turmoil of the conquest had passed, he returned to secular life as a painter, poet, and calligrapher. Although portrayed by his contemporaries as a mad eccentric, his art reveals a rational genius, and evidence suggests that he feigned ...
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Bada Shanren created one of the most compelling and distinctive bodies of graphic art in the history of Chinese culture. A prince of the Ming imperial family, he became a Buddhist monk after the Manchu invasion of China led to the collapse of the Ming dynasty. Thirty years later, when the turmoil of the conquest had passed, he returned to secular life as a painter, poet, and calligrapher. Although portrayed by his contemporaries as a mad eccentric, his art reveals a rational genius, and evidence suggests that he feigned madness to conceal his inner emotions. Despite his enigmatic character, he has had a profound influence on later generations of Chinese artists, especially those of the 20th century.
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In good condition with large tear to back of dustjacket; jacket in mylar sleeve. Internally clean and unmarked. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Oversized.
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Fine in Fine jacket. This is a fine hardcover copy with a fine dust jacket with virtually no wear. Jacket rear panel a little rubbed. Completely clean, no marks. This monograph was prepared to accompany the exhibition at the Yale University Art Gallery and at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, California from the summer of 1990 to the spring of 1991. Introduction by Richard M. Barnhart. Essays by both Barnhart and Wang Fangyu. Bada Shanren (1626-1705) created one of the most compelling and distinctive bodies of graphic art in the history of Chinese culture. Chronology. Bibliography. Pages of signatures, seals and dating marks. Illustrated in black & white + four color plates. 12" high X 9" wide, 299 pages. Scarce. Large heavy book, foreign shipping will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
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Near Fine Plus in Near Fine Plus jacket. Exhibition Catalogue. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Cloth, hardcover in dust jacket. no flaws or wear, clean, no writing or markings, no bumps or creases, strong binding.; review of this show is laid-in.; english text. 300pp., illustrated throughout in b/w, with several color plates. two essays. a great amount of detailed reference material on the artist, including seals.
