Bend in the Mountain River Near the Bingling-Si Cave Temples, from the series "Sacrifice"

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Contemporary Art
key Notes:
Natural Landscape, Cultural Heritage
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medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Bend in the Mountain River Near the Bingling-Si Cave Temples, from the series 'Sacrifice'" by Lee Chun-Yi (Li Junyi) is a contemporary work that reflects the artist's engagement with traditional Chinese landscape painting while addressing themes of cultural heritage and environmental preservation. The painting is part of a series that seeks to evoke the historical significance of the Bingling-Si Cave Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and to highlight the interplay between nature and human intervention in the context of modern China.

Description of the work:

"Bend in the Mountain River Near the Bingling-Si Cave Temples, from the series 'Sacrifice'" by Lee Chun-Yi (Li Junyi) features a dynamic composition that captures the meandering flow of a river set against a backdrop of rugged mountains, characterized by intricate brushwork and a harmonious color palette. The painting employs traditional Chinese landscape techniques, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow to evoke a sense of depth and tranquility, while the inclusion of the Bingling-Si Cave Temples adds a cultural and historical context to the natural scenery.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Bend in the Mountain River Near the Bingling-Si Cave Temples, from the series "Sacrifice"