Introduction of "Five Cattle Map";
Wu Niu Tu is a colorful jute paper painting created by Han Lian in the Tang Dynasty, also known as Tang Han Lian Wu Niu Tu, which is now in the Palace Museum. Wu Niu Tu is one of the top ten famous paintings handed down in China, one of the few real paper silk paintings handed down in the Tang Dynasty, and the oldest paper Chinese painting in existence.
Painting content:
From right to left, the first one is an old brown cow, which is depicted as tickling beside miscellaneous trees while chewing something, with a leisurely posture; Followed by black and white cattle, the body is growing, the tail is swaying, and the steps are very stable.
The third horse is an old cow with dark ochre, skinny, muscular, vertical singing, white eyebrows and old age; The fourth horse is a scalper, tall and steep, looking back; The fifth cow, standing around his head, was plump and thoughtful, with stubborn eyes.
Famous comments:
Li Rihua, a writer and painter in the Ming Dynasty, wrote in Notes on Liuyanzhai: "Although the (Five Cattle Map) was painted to take pictures, its bones and muscles were wrapped in thick brushes, such as the clothes of the Buddha statue in Wu Daozi, and there was no intention of seeking merit with a light brush. However, after a long time, it overflowed like life and became extinct forever. "
Appreciation of works:
1, subject
Han Ming's "Five Cattle Map" is full of strong personal feelings. Five catties refers to five brothers who express their true feelings of love and loyalty to the monarch with the character of a heavy-hearted, hardworking and docile cow. According to historical records, during his tenure as prime minister, Han Yun attached great importance to the development of agriculture. His painting of cattle probably meant encouraging farming.
Step 2: Image
The five cows in the picture of the five cows are full of movements, walking, standing, bowing or holding their heads high. Although the outline of the cow's lines is simple, the drawn bones and muscles rotate in place, the fluff on the nose and mouth of the cow is meticulous, and the bright eyes reflect the gentle and stubborn character of the cow.
Step 3 write a composition
Although five cows are arranged in parallel on the picture, the picture is not dull through their dynamic characteristics of holding their heads high, bowing their heads and looking around, and subtle changes in composition can be seen in mutual echo, thus effectively solving the problem of dull composition and creating a very good composition style of hand-rolled cattle painting.