Chinese Painters: A Critical Study (1920)

""Chinese Painters: A Critical Study"" is a book written by Raphael Petrucci in 1920. The book is a comprehensive study of Chinese painting, covering the history, techniques, styles, and major artists of this ancient art form. Petrucci provides an in-depth analysis of the various schools of Chinese painting, such as the Southern and Northern schools, and the different brushwork techniques used in Chinese painting. He also explores the influence of Taoism and Buddhism on Chinese painting, and the role of calligraphy in this art form. Additionally, the book features numerous illustrations of Chinese paintings, providing readers with a visual reference to the art form. Overall, ""Chinese Painters: A Critical Study"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese art and culture, and a must-read for art historians and scholars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more