{"product_id":"abstract-evolutions-sarah-ng-9789887470878","title":"Abstract Evolutions: Sixty Years of Paintings by Fong Chung-Ray","description":"\u003cb\u003eA celebration of the work of Fong Chung-Ray, whose art has been breaking down boundaries between China and the West for sixty years.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The significance of Fong Chung-Ray's artistic oeuvre lies in his contribution both to the global art scene and the representation of Chinese artistic traditions in late twentieth- and early twenty-first-century California. As an ambassador for art, he has played a crucial role in fostering cultural exchange between China and the West, and his artworks have introduced richly diverse artistic traditions, techniques, and themes to international audiences, promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This anniversary publication presents a careful selection of Fong's work tracing his artistic career and stylistic development over the last sixty years. It is a testament to the master's contribution to late-twentieth-century Chinese painting in a global context. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fong was born in Henan province and received his formal art training at the Political Cadre College in Taiwan and graduated in 1954. He developed his style while living and practicing in California. Most of his works are abstract paintings that blend influences from Chinese and Western artistic traditions, creating a unique form of cross-cultural expression. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e His works serve as a bridge between Eastern and Western art, incorporating elements from both traditions and fostering dialogue between various artistic perspectives. In so doing, he contributes to artistic innovation by bringing fresh perspectives and new ideas to the global art scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sarah Ng\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9887470872\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789887470878\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hku Museum and Art Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/31\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs","brand":"Sarah Ng","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46546104156415,"sku":"9789887470878","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_73105e7a-e6f4-416d-b812-0b8cfac08a98.jpg?v=1738184138","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/abstract-evolutions-sarah-ng-9789887470878","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}