Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 154 Shen, Kuo 1031 1095 沈括 Shen, Gua 夢溪筆談, Volume 17-21 Mengxi Bi Tan, Volume 17-21 [1031-1095 A.D.] Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Pool_Essays Produced by Sally Yu "夢溪筆談, Volume 17-21" by Kuo Shen is a historical collection of essays written during the late 11th century. The work serves as an exploration of various subjects including art, history, and philosophy, reflecting the intellectual pursuits and cultural nuances of the Song Dynasty in China. The essays delve into themes such as painting and calligraphy, the importance of understanding the inner spirit behind artworks, and the wisdom of ancient practices. The opening of this volume presents a rich tapestry of commentary on traditional painting techniques and the criteria for evaluating art. Kuo Shen discusses the perception and appreciation of historical artworks, highlighting anecdotes about renowned painters and their techniques. Through examples, he emphasizes the significance of capturing the essence of subjects in art rather than adhering strictly to their physical forms. In particular, he reflects on the intricacies of various styles, the philosophical meanings behind them, and the need for artists to connect on a deeper level with their creations, providing readers with a glimpse into the cultural conversations prevalent in his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh China -- History -- Song dynasty, 960-1279 -- Anecdotes PL Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: Philosophy & Ethics 110275 2025-07-03T10:50:38.046411 text/html 110096 2025-01-10T23:19:44.835547 text/html 128550 2025-07-03T10:50:43.198373 application/epub+zip 128940 2025-07-03T10:50:40.672393 application/epub+zip 106658 2025-07-03T10:50:39.599369 application/epub+zip 248703 2025-07-03T10:50:44.831350 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240255 2025-07-03T10:50:42.542366 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 206344 2022-09-04T05:30:31.446101 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 88492 2025-07-03T10:50:37.808409 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 88490 2020-12-30T11:41:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17726 2025-07-03T10:50:44.951339 application/rdf+xml 13589 2025-07-03T10:50:40.088369 image/jpeg 3379 2025-07-03T10:50:39.841373 image/jpeg 43210 2020-12-30T11:41:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 131502 2025-07-03T10:50:38.058458 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia zh.wikipedia