Searching for the Sublime: A Multi-dimensional Analysis of Shi Tao’s "Searching All the Strange Peaks to Make a Sketch"
This article explores the revolutionary handscroll "Searching All the Strange Peaks to Make a Sketch" by the early Qing master Shi Tao. It examines his defiance of Orthodox imitation, his philosophical "Single Stroke" theory, and his insistence on direct observation of nature, illustrating how this masterpiece paved the way for modern individualistic expression in Chinese art history.
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