November 5, 2004 :: No. 80
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The Brush of Xing Jie “Jason”
Chen: A Study of Technique and Motif in Chinese Painting
explores the versatile works of Chen, whose paintings include
applying Chinese techniques to interpret American Southwest
landscapes. |
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| Were: |
Atrium Gallery, Pollak Library, Cal State Fullerton |
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| When: |
Nov. 6, 2004-April 5, 2005 |
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| Public Information: |
657-278-7160 |
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More Than
Meets The Eye: |
Unlike the dramatic changes of attitude and
techniques in the west — classicism, romanticism, impressionism
and many modern movements — little revolutionary growth
has occurred in traditional Chinese painting, or Guohua (national
painting), since its development during the Sung dynasty (1000-1200s).
Chinese ink and brush painting interfaces with many elements
— poetry, calligraphy, seals — and expresses Chinese
cultural ideals and values. Beyond the aesthetic, most of
the narrative or pictorial works embody morals and illustrate
social functions. Paintings often employ symbolism and retell
stories and legends of heroes and religions, or may depict
famous landscapes and familiar poems. |
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| Media Contact: |
Veronica Chiang, director of exhibitions,
at 657-278-2990 or vchiang@fullerton.edu
Gail Matsunaga, Public Affairs, at 657-278-4851 or gmatsunaga@fullerton.edu |
