Author Description

"Chinese painting prior to the 20th century achieved great success in depictions of landscapes. To engage in such a genre, either wholeheartedly or as a dilettante, is an exciting experience. Specially prepared for the Western reader interested in Chinese painting, this manual with 250 colour illustrations shows how 'mountains and waters' (which are the predominant motifs of Chinese landscape) are painted, with comparative explanations of Chinese and Western artists' different approaches"--Publisher's description