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Michele Matteini / University of Washington Press / 2023年01月01日
《The Ghost in the City》与另一部作品《Luo Ping and the Craft of Painting in Eighteenth-Century China》的作者均为Michele Matteini。在后者中，Matteini详细探讨了18世纪中国画家罗聘（1733–99）的生平与艺术成就。1771年，罗聘离开故乡扬州，迁居他处，这一变迁对其艺术创作产生了深远影响。罗聘的画作以其独特的风格和精湛的技艺而著称，他的作品在当时的艺术界引起了广泛关注。《The Ghost in the City》一书则可能以城市为背景，探索了与之相关的神秘或超自然现象，将读者带入一个充满悬疑与奇幻的世界。尽管两部作品的主题不同，但Matteini的写作风格和对细节的关注使得这两部作品都成为了值得一读的佳作。
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Chapter Summaries
Chapter 1: Introduction
**Background**: Establishes the historical context of 18th-century China and the flourishing of art and culture during the Qianlong era.
**Role of Luo Ping**: Introduces Luo Ping as a pivotal figure in the history of Chinese painting, known for his ghost paintings.
**Purpose**: Outlines the objectives of the book, which are to explore Luo Ping's life, his art, and the meanings behind his ghost paintings.
Chapter 2: Luo Ping's Life
**Early Years**: Describes Luo Ping's upbringing and education within an artistic family.
**Career**: Charts Luo Ping's journey from a young artist to a court painter for the Qianlong emperor.
**Later Life**: Details Luo Ping's struggles with official life, his seclusion, and the legacy he left behind.
Chapter 3: The Craft of Painting
**Technique**: Analyzes Luo Ping's painting techniques, including brushwork and composition.
**Artistic Influences**: Examines the influences of previous painters and contemporaries on Luo Ping's style.
**Innovation**: Discusses Luo Ping's contributions to the evolution of traditional Chinese painting.
Chapter 4: The Ghost in the Painting
**Symbolism**: Delves into the symbolism and cultural significance of ghosts in Luo Ping's paintings.
**Religious Themes**: Explores the influence of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism on Luo Ping's depictions of ghosts.
**Political Undertones**: Considers the possibility of political commentary in Luo Ping's ghost paintings.
Chapter 5: Reception and Legacy
**Contemporary Audience**: Describes how Luo Ping's work was received by his contemporaries.
**Later Influence**: Traces the impact of Luo Ping's art on subsequent generations of painters.
**Modern Perspective**: Discusses how Luo Ping is viewed and studied in contemporary art history.
Detailed Breakdown
Chapter 1: Introduction
**Historical Context**: The Qianlong period (1735-1796) was a golden age for Chinese art.
**Luo Ping's Reputation**: Known for his distinctive style, especially his ghost paintings.
**Research Objectives**: To understand Luo Ping's life story, artistic process, and the cultural significance of his work.
Chapter 2: Luo Ping's Life
**Family Background**: Luo Ping was born into a family of artists.
**Court Appointment**: His talent earned him a position as a court painter.
**Personal Struggles**: Despite success, Luo Ping faced challenges that led to his reclusion.
Chapter 3: The Craft of Painting
**Skilled Techniques**: Luo Ping was known for his innovative brushstrokes and bold compositions.
**Artistic Heritage**: He built upon the styles of past masters but also introduced new elements.
**Painterly Evolution**: Luo Ping's work represents a transition in Chinese painting from tradition to modernity.
Chapter 4: The Ghost in the Painting
**Ghost Symbolism**: Ghosts symbolize various ideas such as death, rebirth, and moral warnings.
**Religious Overlays**: Luo Ping's ghosts were often imbued with religious and philosophical meanings.
** Allegorical Content**: Some suggest that Luo Ping used ghost paintings to critique social and political issues.
Chapter 5: Reception and Legacy
**Contemporaneous Reviews**: Luo Ping was respected in his time, but his work also sparked controversy.
**Enduring Impact**: His paintings and style have influenced many artists over the centuries.
**Academic Interest**: Luo Ping's art remains a subject of interest and study in the modern era, offering insights into 18th-century Chinese culture and art.
