Frontispiece

published 1962

Zao Wou-Ki

Associated Names
Zao Wou-Ki

Artist, French, born China, 1921 - 2013

The image consists of swirling lines and shapes in earth tones and teal hues, creating a dynamic movement. The abstract artwork can be likened to river currents, with splashes of color resembling sunlight on water. The textured background adds depth, reminiscent of wood grain or a rocky landscape.
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This is an image of a cover page with plain cream-colored surface and centered black text at the top. The text reads "SUITE SUR JAPON IMPÉRIAL des lithographies de ZAO WOU-KI." It appears to be a title page for a collection of lithographs by Zao Wou-Ki, with a minimalistic design focused solely on the text.

The Temptation of the Occident (La Tentation de l'Occident)

Zao Wou-Ki

1962

The image displays broad, horizontal brush strokes in shades of earthy brown and black, dominating the upper two-thirds of the canvas. This abstract composition creates a sense of depth and texture, with the darker hues blending into lighter shades towards the bottom. The lines and smudges resemble the surface of bark on an old tree or the layers of sediment in a geological cross-section. At the bottom, chaotic black and brown scribbles evoke the tangled roots or twigs found in nature, adding an organic quality to the piece.

Untitled

Zao Wou-Ki

1962

The image features scattered linear strokes and shapes in brown, yellow, and hints of blue. These overlapping lines and smudges create an intricate pattern. The soft and warm hues along with the haphazard arrangement of lines evoke the appearance of a weathered map or the texture of woven fabric.

Untitled

Zao Wou-Ki

1962

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Wikidata ID

Q65512393

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