144 pages, Chinese

An introduction to a selection of Ling-nan School artists. Their paintings embody the esthetic philosophy of the Ling-nan School, that the artist should express the emotion of his/her subject with vivid color, lively brushwork and thoughtful composition. Subjects include flowers, birds, figures, landscapes, animals, aquatic life, insects, fruits, vegetables and brief biographical sketches of the artists. Text in Chinese, titles in Chinese/English.