The Great Wall Snaking through the Mountains, from the series "Sacrifice"

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Contemporary Art
key Notes:
"Monumental Landscape" and "Cultural Resilience"
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"The Great Wall Snaking through the Mountains" is a significant work by contemporary Chinese artist Lee Chun-Yi (Li Junyi), created as part of his series "Sacrifice," which explores themes of cultural identity and historical memory. The painting employs traditional Chinese landscape techniques to depict the Great Wall, symbolizing resilience and the complex relationship between nature and human endeavor in the context of China's historical narrative.

Description of the work:

"The Great Wall Snaking through the Mountains, from the series 'Sacrifice'" by Lee Chun-Yi (Li Junyi) features a dynamic composition that captures the undulating form of the Great Wall as it traverses rugged mountainous terrain. The painting employs a rich palette and intricate brushwork to convey the interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the monumental scale and historical significance of the structure within the natural landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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The Great Wall Snaking through the Mountains, from the series "Sacrifice"