Shui
Print
2006 (printed)
2006 (printed)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Water is a time-honoured image in Chinese art and philosophy, but is rarely the main subject of Chinese works of art.Images of water pervade ancient Chinese culture. Water symbolises simplicity, memory and human virtues. In this large woodblock, Chen Qi departs from convention by devoting the entire artwork to the theme of water, and the work becomes a piece of abstract contemplation.This woodblock print invites the viewer to contemplate the abstract qualities of water. A print of such large scale, with even and perfect tonal effects, represents a high level of technical accomplishment.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Shui (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Water-based woodblock printing |
| Brief description | 'Shui', water-based woodblock print in the form of stylised water surface, by Chen Qi, China, 2006 |
| Physical description | Large woodblock print in the form of a stylised surface of water. |
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| Credit line | Given by the artist |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Water is a time-honoured image in Chinese art and philosophy, but is rarely the main subject of Chinese works of art.Images of water pervade ancient Chinese culture. Water symbolises simplicity, memory and human virtues. In this large woodblock, Chen Qi departs from convention by devoting the entire artwork to the theme of water, and the work becomes a piece of abstract contemplation.This woodblock print invites the viewer to contemplate the abstract qualities of water. A print of such large scale, with even and perfect tonal effects, represents a high level of technical accomplishment. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.142-2006 |
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| Record created | February 8, 2007 |
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