On Li E's Achievements In Art History

With lifetime spanning in three emperors of Kangxi,Yongzheng and Qianlong,Li E(1692-1752)writes throughout his whole life,compiles abundant works and has deep research in poetics,poetry,history of books,history of painting and poetic drama.Leading the trend of time when he was young,Li E has already been famous all over the world for poem,therefore draws less attention to his achievements in history of books,history of painting and poetic drama.Li E's father dies at Li E's young age.Li E's famility is quite poor,so he strives to study for the imperial examination.After three times of unsatisfactory trip to capital Beijing,Li E abandons himself to art and pursues to expound his idea in writing.Li E's study coveres wide range,and is proficient in poetry,calligraphy and painting.All these are dominance by history and Li E achieves profound accomplishment in art history.Li E's achievements in art history can be reflected in historical values and groundbreaking significance of his specific painting history works: A Record of the Southern Song Dynasty,History of Jade Table Book and history diary Notes in Eastern City.Down to earth learning prevails in Qing Dynasty and textual research is the main feather of academic research,art history work is no exception.Compiled from other ancient books by Li E,A Record of the Southern Song Dynasty and History of Jade Table Book is of great value as historical record,with full and accurate textual research.His calligraphy and painting history describes femal calligrapher and court painter.The Qing Dynasty is the period of Chinese traditional culture.The prosperity of the book collection and the popularity of calligraphy and painting have an indelible influence on the artistic achievements of Li E.Of course,Li E's great achievements in art are the outcome of his own accumulation in art.Li E has a lot of friends.He has got profound book resources through the association with book collectors and has deep cultural deposite.He is exposed to art through the contact with calligrapher and his life is full of art.He used to disuss history with historiographer.His specific history accomplishment in calligraphy and painting has complete style and layout,with far-reaching influence.