Created:
Movement:
1973
Contemporary Art
key Notes:
Abstract expressionism, ink wash technique.
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Dimensions:
30 x 40 1/4 in. (76.2 x 102.2 cm)
medium:
Ink on paper
Difficulty:
Master
New game
story of the work:

"Number 18," created by Liu Kuo Sung in 1965, exemplifies the artist's innovative approach to integrating traditional Chinese ink painting techniques with modern abstract expressionism. This work is significant for its role in the development of the "New Ink Movement," which sought to redefine Chinese art in a contemporary context while maintaining cultural heritage.

Description of the work:

"Number 18" by Liu Kuo Sung exemplifies the artist's innovative approach to traditional Chinese ink painting, characterized by a dynamic interplay of color and texture. The composition features bold, sweeping brushstrokes and a vibrant palette, creating a sense of movement and depth that reflects Liu's exploration of abstraction within the context of Eastern artistic traditions.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Number 18