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Lu Hong Life and Art Book Yunnan School Illustrated

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Lu Hong Life and Art Book Yunnan School Illustrated
Offered here is a heavily illustrated book on the life and art of contemporary Chinese artist Lu Hong: Title: "Lu Hong Life and Art" Authors: Wenkuang Chang and Jeffrey Goldberg Mint; like new Published 1989 by Segal Fine Art Rice paper dustjacket Black end papers ISBN 0-9623747-2-5 Softcover; 83 pages, including bibliography 32 stunning full color prints Book is 10 × 10 Lu Hong was influenced by the works of Paul Klee, Modigliani, and Picasso. He listened to the classical music of Chopin and Wagner and read books on poetry, Western literature and psychology. Lu Hong relates, "All my life I was forced to think and act a certain way, but after I left the academy, I began to develop my own style of thinking and painting." Seeking intellectual and artistic freedom, Lu Hong moved to the United States in 1986 becoming one of the most acclaimed contemporary Chinese artists in America.

A great reference, an interesting story, heavily illustrated by the artist's work - an art bargain!