Saturday, July 08, 2006

A Neat Little Art Newspaper?

This particular article talks about Don Quichang and some of his associates.  The article gives a little background on Don Quichang and tells us that the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has created and exhibit about Don Quichang and Tung Chi-chang.  In the section about Tung Chi-chang, we learn that Tung Chi-chang was considered to be a significant influece in the arts of painting and calligraphy. 

What I really wanted to tell you about though, was this site in general.  This site is considered to be the "First Art Newspaper on the Net."  It is a great little directory that leads to sites about artists of various influence.  If you appreciate learning more about those that have had influences on the world of art, you very well could enjoy using this site to find loads of interesting information.  You can find the the particular article that I referenced above by clicking on the link below.  This link will take you to ArtDaily.com.  Be sure to browse the site after quickly reviewing the article.



Don Qichang and His Circle at the MFA in Boston


BOSTON.- The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston presents the exhibit Understanding the Master: Dong Qichang and His Circle through January 7, 2007. The controversial painter Dong Qichang (1555–1626) is alternately regarded as the greatest artist in Chinese history or simply clumsy with the brush. “Understanding the Master: Dong Qichang and His Circle” confronts Dong’s complexity by offering a rich selection of his works, centering on the famous sketchbook where he first tested his ideas. These deceptively simple sketches of rocks and trees provide a rare glimpse into Dong’s analytical method and serve as a key to appreciating his mature works, which are also on view in the gallery. In addition, paintings by Dong’s friends and followers in this exhibition provide critical context for understanding the great master.

Artdaily.com - The First Art Newspaper on the Net

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