ChinaTalk Culture Month! Painting in Premodern China
Aug 16, 2023
Joseph Scheier-Dolberg, a Chinese paintings curator at the Met, dives into the fascinating world of premodern Chinese art. He shares insights on how young artists developed their skills through mentorship and family backgrounds. The discussion highlights the unique artistic collaboration between Zhao Mengfu and his wife, showcasing their creative legacy. Further, Scheier-Dolberg contrasts Chinese and Western art critique traditions, explores the impact of AI on art appreciation, and examines the evolving landscape of artistic expression in historical contexts.
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Zhao Mengfu's Horses
- Jordan Schneider and Joseph Scheier-Dolberg discuss Zhao Mengfu's painting of horses and grooms.
- This painting, featuring a horse in a unique three-quarter pose, sparked the idea for the exhibition.
Quality in Chinese Art
- Chinese art critique embraces discussions of quality, unlike Western art critique.
- Joseph Scheier-Dolberg suggests this ties to the tradition of connoisseurship.
An Artistic Marriage
- Zhao Mengfu, after his first wife's death, married Guan Daosheng, a renowned scholar and artist.
- Their collaborative artwork reflects their shared artistic passion and companionate marriage.
