In the development of painting spectrum, the Biography of Mustard Seed Orchard is the best in terms of the number of reprints, the number of publications and the popularity. Similarly, in the history of Japanese art, Biography of Mustard Seed Garden occupies an important position and even has an indelible influence on the history of Asian art. ..
What mystery does this painting spectrum imply, which makes its influence so great and far-reaching? Tracing back to the source, mustard garden was originally a private garden built by famous scholar Li Yu in Nanjing during the reign of Kangxi. Li Yu made friends with many literati in Nanjing, including Wang Jian, editor of Biography of Mustard Garden. Wang Jian added 133 pages when editing the first episode of Huapu, based on the 43-page Huapu of Ming Dynasty painter Li. After editing, Wang almost showed the manuscript to Li Yu, who thought it was an "indelible book".
This painting spectrum scientifically and systematically classifies the techniques of famous artists in past dynasties, and follows the ideological thread of Dong Qichang's "Southern and Northern Schools" in painting concept. In terms of painting techniques, it takes the "Four Kings" (referring to the Qing painters Wang Shimin, Wang Jian, Wang Yi and Wang) as the model, and the editor clearly defines many concepts in painting by means of graphic comparison.
Summary: 1679, the first episode of this book was published in the "Mustard Garden Bookstore" founded by Li Yu, the largest bookstore in Nanjing at that time, and was named "Mustard Garden Map". Once published, the book was welcomed by the vast number of calligraphy and painting lovers, and the social response was very strong. 170 1, the second and third episodes are released one after another. Many great painters in modern times, such as Zhang Daqian and Qi Baishi, also started from the study of Biography of Mustard Seed Garden. Have to say, this set of painting spectrum is by far the most comprehensive first-choice teaching material for learning China's paintings.