屺瞻墨宝

On the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the birthday of respected and beloved Mr. Zhu Qizhan, it is of special significa　that we are arranging the publication of collections of his paintings and his critical essays. An exhibition of his masterpiece　also being organized in commemoration of him for his brilliant contributions to the causes of fine arts and art education.
　　Quite a number of outstanding artists of modern painting have left with us wonderful art works which have a unique valu　humanity and great influences in art. Mr. Zhu Qizhan is without doubt one of the most prolific, creative and influential fig　in the world.
　　With ease, Mr. Zhu Qizhan experienced a century of life, 80 years of which were devoted to his art career. "Unique in　thoughtful in life" is the motto Mr. Zhu took as his code of conduct. To the benefits of the development of painting, he toile　and pursued painting art with tenacity without any complaints. His career was also characterized by artistic innovation, somett　that grew steadily into perfection along with his age. The success of his painting exhibitions held at his ages of 100 and　really served as a triumphant song of life and art, and worked a marvel in history of art. Combining traditional painting wi　strong modern spirit, his paintings of landscape and flowers, drawn in a novel freehand fashion, exude a charm of simpli,freshness, richness, vigour and grandeur. His works are regarded as models in the development of freehand style of the traditiChinese scholars' paintings. In the appreciation of his works, everyone will enjoy the embodied optimism a pow　pioneering spiritual force.

Preface
Foreword
Novel Painting Style Eternal Art Spirit
1 The Joy of Spring
2 Fishing Village among the Willow Trees
3 Zhijinan Nunnery
4 Glorious Sunset
5 Green Bamboo after Rain
6 Bamboo, Orchid and Rock
7 Autumn View of Mountain Village
8 Sunshine after Rain
9 Grapes Dangling from the Roof
10 Orchid, Bamboo and Rock
11 Lovely Bottle Gourd
12 Graceful Lotus in Ink
13 Autumn Color
14 Pine and Rock
15 Sweet Orchid and Luxuriant Bamboo
16 Zhong Kui
17 Birds Flying over the Vast Land
18 Blooming Camellia
19 White Clouds around the Autumn Mountains
20 A Man of Long Life
21 A Full Basket of Grapes
22 Flower of Wealth, Honour and Safety
23 The Yellow Mountain in Mist and Rain
24 Young Plant of Bay Tree
25 Green Vine Twining around the Stones
26 A Little Stream Flowing through the Stone　Forest
27 Winter Sweet and Daffodils
28 Nandina
29 Row upon Row of Green Pines
30 Peony Blooming in Early Spring
31 Green Cliffs in Mist
32 Water Chestnut, a Wholesome Food
33 Autumn Flowers and Autumn Fruits
34 Autumn Prevails
35 Red Peaches, Symbol of Longevity
36 Chrysanthemum, a Symbol of Integrity
37 Relief of Summer Heat
38 Scenery of the New Autumn
39 Cool Breeze Blowing through the Gorges
40 Plum Blossoms in the Snow
41 Spectacular Mountains in Mist
42 A Small Drifting Boat
43 Summer Mountains in Rain and Wind
44 A Villa by the Pond
45 Fresh Fruits and Potted Chrysanthemum
46 Luxuriant Willow Twigs
47 Morning Sunlight
48 A Cluster of Bamboo in the Sunset
49 The Spring River Flowing into the Sea
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Chronology of Zhu Pizhan

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