{"product_id":"shitao-paperback","title":"Shitao - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAura Yanping Gao\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the expressive landscapes and independent spirit of Shitao (1642-1707), the Chinese painter, calligrapher, poet, and theorist who challenged artistic convention during the early Qing dynasty. This pocket guide contains the complete translated text of \"Bitter Gourd Monk's Comments on Painting\" and explores his remarkable life and reveals what to look for in his varied brushwork, shifting viewpoints, bold use of ink, poetic inscriptions, and deeply personal responses to mountains, rivers, trees, and gardens. Learn how Shitao drew upon the traditions of Chinese landscape painting while insisting on the importance of individual experience and creative freedom. A focused study of one important work demonstrates how image, calligraphy, and thought come together in a unified expression. Featuring more than 65 full-color reproductions, this beautifully designed guide introduces one of the most original voices in the history of Chinese painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShitao was a Chinese painter, calligrapher, poet, and art theorist whose highly individual approach challenged established conventions of landscape painting. He emphasized direct experience, creative freedom, and the expressive potential of the individual brushstroke rather than strict imitation of earlier masters. His paintings and influential writings on art established him as one of the most original voices in the history of Chinese painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.21 x 6.91 x 4.11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67839870632088,"sku":"9798900080147","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/xnsWMBO58W9798900080147.webp?v=1793299874","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobookstore.com\/products\/shitao-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}