Chinese Ink Brush Painting with Horse Subject

By John M. Scholte

This book to examine the Chinese artistic style of brush painting through a review of the following four artists Han Gan, Zhao Mengfu, Giuseppe Castiglione, and Xu Beihong. As each artist is well known for favoring the horse as subject matter, the author uses one famous equine painting from each artist as a platform. The examination includes the material, format, elements, and composition of the artist's work, in order to bring a better understanding concerning this particular style. This book is a supplemental text for beginning students of the Humanities and those who love horses! Most students notice that Chinese painting is artistically "different" than what they have experienced from their own Western traditions and they need a new approach to understanding or grasping what they view. Many students can miss the message and meaning of Chinese Ink Brush Painting, so Professor Scholte, offers a quick glance as a way to open up the students world to the riches of this art form. Even in this slim volume students can gain greater pleasure and understanding of Chinese ink brush painting and the beauty of the horse.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1514728222
• ISBN13: 9781514728222
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.1" x 8.0"