To better leverage the museum's social education function, “ Geshan Lecture Hall ” The lecture series resumes. The Eight Great Mountains Man Memorial Hall has invited Professor Deng Feng, a doctoral candidate from the Central Academy of Fine Arts and a research curator at the National Art Museum of China, to explore the Wu Changshuo work featured in the ongoing exhibition “Eight Great Mountains Man in Dialogue.” :“ Gold and Stone · Zen Mind —— Special Exhibition of Works by Wu Changshuo from the Collection of the National Art Museum of China ” , specially organized “ Golden and stone-like spirit, mighty and strong. —— Wu Changshuo’s Influence on Freehand Flower-and-Bird Painting in the 20th Century ” The lecture enriches the academic content of this exhibition.

Lecture scene

Teacher Deng Feng explored how the freehand style of seal-carving and stone-inscription painting, initiated by Wu Changshuo, influenced the overall trajectory of bird-and-flower painting in the 20th century, and examined how subsequent artists, through their inheritance and transformation of this style, presented a rich and diverse array of artistic expressions.

Speaker: Doctoral Candidate at the Central Academy of Fine Arts and Research Fellow at the National Art Museum of China Deng Feng

Host: Director of the Eight Great Mountains Man Memorial Hall Zhou Xiaojian

         In the early 20th century, when Mr. Wu Changshuo lived, art was undergoing continuous innovation and transformation. The freehand flower-and-bird paintings, which had broken away from the rustic and reclusive style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, were now moving toward... “ The spirit of gold and stone ” With “ Mighty Wind ” of a modern and contemporary style. Teacher Deng Feng from “ Gold and Stone ” Starting with the concept itself, this study analyzes the causes behind the emergence of the “gold and stone” style in the 20th century and traces the historical context in which pioneering figures such as Zhao Zhichen and Xu Gu first set the trend. Moreover, Wu Changshuo played a pivotal role in shaping the artistic style of the 20th century. His unique artistic journey enabled him to... “ Gold and Stone ” His mastery in this field is truly extraordinary. Breaking away from the soft and delicate style typical of literati painting, his brushwork is robust and rounded, penetrating deeply into the very heart of the subject. He exerted a profound influence on later generations, setting the tone for an entire era in the realms of seal carving, calligraphy, and painting. Since the 20th century, numerous artists engaged in freehand flower-and-bird painting have been profoundly inspired by his vigorous and monumental style derived from inscriptions on bronze and stone. As for the impact of his artistic style, Teacher Deng Feng has... “ Chemical ”、 “ Break ”、 “ Seem like ” We will briefly analyze how various renowned artists have both inherited and innovated upon Wu’s painting style through three different approaches. By examining Pan Tianshou’s conscious approach to artistic creation, Qi Baishi’s inexhaustible creativity nurtured by his rich life experiences, and the groundbreaking contributions of master artists such as Li Kuchan and Cui Zifan, we will explore how, under Wu Changshuo’s influence, the freehand style of flower-and-bird painting—characterized by the integration of seal-carving techniques and expressive brushwork—has been reformed and developed, thus giving rise to a new artistic landscape. Finally, Teacher Deng Feng concluded: The tradition of freehand flower-and-bird painting rooted in seal-carving and stone-inscription techniques has a clear origin and an orderly lineage. Its vigorous and robust spirit, which has continuously emerged, evolved, and transformed from within the traditional framework itself, has permeated the entire 20th century. This path not only represents a conscious rediscovery of the essence of Chinese painting but also embodies the call of the times and the enduring legacy of traditional culture.

This lecture was chaired by Zhou Xiaojian, director of the Eight Great Mountainsmen Memorial Hall. The lecture received an enthusiastic response and provided the audience with a more comprehensive perspective on Mr. Wu Changshuo’s art. The “Eight Great Mountainsmen Dialogue Series: Wu Changshuo” :“ Gold and Stone · Zen Mind —— Special Exhibition of Works by Wu Changshuo from the Collection of the National Art Museum of China ” Yu 8 Moon 13 The closing ceremony is now over. We warmly welcome audiences to come and explore Wu Changshuo’s artistic world together!