Coverbild Longing for Nature
Longing for Nature
Reading Landscapes in Chinese Art
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Edited by: Kim Karlsson und Alexandra von Przychowski, Museum Rietberg
Texts by: Kim Karlsson, Alexandra von Przychowski
Institution: Museum Rietberg, Zürich
English
May 2020, 256 Pages
hardcover
242mm x 301mm
ISBN: 978-3-7757-4670-0
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| Man and Nature in China's Cultural History
Art allows us fascinating insights into foreign cultures and ideas. This is particularly true of Chinese landscape painting. With its tradition of more than 1,000 years, it reflects all of China’s cultural and intellectual history. Its view of nature follows its own rules. What at first glance seems to be idyllic ink wash pictures are actually far more than romantic images of landscapes. Through subtle allusions and references the painters were able to convey a whole range of messages, from social positions to political opposition, all the way to philosophical observations and very personal feelings. This splendid illustrated volume unlocks these codes and juxtaposes important historical works with landscape paintings by internationally renowned modern and contemporary artists. The dialogue between past and present reveals surprising links, but also ruptures and conflicts. 



The MUSEUM RIETBERG in Zurich is one of Europe’s leading museums for World Art and well known for its splendid collection of Asian art. In large temporary exhibitions it presents historical and contemporary masterpieces in the light of new perspectives.
EXHIBITION
Museum Rietberg, Zurich
September 11, 2020–January 17, 2021
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