Modern Ink: The Art of Qi Baishi

by Britta Erickson, Craig Yee, Jung Ying Tsao, et al.

Born into a poor farming family and coming of age during China's century of civil strife, Qi Baishi transformed the elite brush art of China's literati scholars into a universal art form appreciated by people of all social backgrounds. His distinctly modern art language breaks through class and cultural barriers through use of expressive "carved" brushwork, juxtaposition of vibrant colors against deep and rich ink tones, poetic economy in form...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824847660
• ISBN13: 9780824847661
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Mozhai Foundation
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.7"