| Fang Zhaoling: A Life in Painting Contributor(s): Walt, Melissa (Author), Tsuruta, Kaz (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 0939117304 ISBN-13: 9780939117307 Publisher: Asian Art Museum of San Francisco OUR PRICE: $26.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2005 Annotation: "The work of twentieth-century Chinese women artists is now coming into focus," writes Asian Art Museum director Emily J. Sano in her preface to this book, "illuminating many remarkable stories of talent, resilience, and will." One of those stories is that of Fang Zhaoling (1914-2006). This catalogue sheds needed light on her long career, during which she consistently produced innovative work of charm and distinction. Her paintings are marked by a delightful style that is distinctly her own. Fang Zhaoling was an engaged artist who did not shy from addressing political and social issues. In her choice of subjects and inscriptions, she spoke with a clear and compelling voice that called out to be heard. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General - Art | Asian - Chinese - History | Asia - China |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8" W x 11.9" (1.50 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Chinese - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
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| Publisher Description: "The work of twentieth-century Chinese women artists is now coming into focus," writes Asian Art Museum director Emily J. Sano in her preface to this book, "illuminating many remarkable stories of talent, resilience, and will." One of those stories is that of Fang Zhaoling (1914-2006). This catalogue sheds needed light on her long career, during which she consistently produced innovative work of charm and distinction. Her paintings are marked by a delightful style that is distinctly her own. Fang Zhaoling was an engaged artist who did not shy from addressing political and social issues. In her choice of subjects and inscriptions, she spoke with a clear and compelling voice that called out to be heard. |