Chinese Art in an Age of Revolution: Fu Baoshi (1904-1965)

Chinese Art in an Age of Revolution: Fu Baoshi (1904-1965) by Anita Chung. Paperback edition. ISBN: 9780300169744.

One of the preeminent figures in 20th-century Chinese art, Fu Baoshi (1904-1965) revolutionized the tradition of Chinese ink painting, opening the door to innovations by subsequent generations. As both an art historian and a painter, he directed his work toward protecting cultural heritage in times of war and revolution. From traditional-style landscape and figure painting to political artwork manifesting state ideology during the Mao era, Fus work demonstrates his search for a unique artistic language that speaks for the self and the nation. Using native tradition as an essential element, Fus artistic modernity defined Chinese art as a discipline distinct from Western and international socialist art of the time. Chinese Art in an Age of Revolution is the first comprehensive retrospective of Fus work to be published in the West. The book includes more than 100 artworks that demonstrate his stylistic transformation across several decades. Insightful essays offer the latest scholarship on Fus life and art, Japans impact on modern Chinese art, and art and politics in Chinas turbulent 20th century. Published in association with the Cleveland Museum of Art Exhibition Schedule: Cleveland Museum of Art (10/16/11-01/08/12) The Metropolitan Museum of Art (01/30/12-04/29/12)