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2025 National Palace Museum Calendar: The Beauty of Feathers in Famous Paintings ▲ The 2025 National Palace Museum calendar features the theme "The Beauty of Feathers - Treasured Avian Paintings," showcasing 12 exquisite bird paintings. Artists include Zhang Zhong from the Yuan Dynasty, Lü Ji and Bian Wenjin from the Ming Dynasty, and Lang Shining and Jiang Tingxi from the Qing Dynasty. The paintings depict various birds such as peacocks, sparrows, doves, ducks, herons, white-headed magpies, and more, reflecting the changing aesthetics of the four seasons. ※Exclusive Highlights: -A rewarding quality in production, our calendar has secured in the Taiwan Golden Print Award. -The internal pages are printed on high-quality lightweight coated paper, brining up the authentic essence of classic paintings. The cover features a faux gold foil texture with embossed bird designs, giving new energy to the whole landscape of design. -The packaging box is made of thick grey cardboard and high-grade card, with premium printing and a matte finish, enhancing its quality. Suitable for personal use or gifting. -Each of the 12 monthly pages is designed with a crease line, allowing users to remove the calendar page with ease. In addition to that, it can be used for both a wall calendar and a decoration, perfect for framing and adding an fine touch to home decor. ❖ List of Selected Artworks: January: Ming Dynasty, Lü Ji, Snowy Landscape and Birds, Scroll February: Ming Dynasty, Bian Wenjin, Flowers and Birds, Scroll March: Qing Dynasty, Lang Shining, Immortal Blossoms of an Eternal Spring, Album, Bean Flower Millet April: Qing Dynasty, Lang Shining, Peacock Spreading Its Tail Feathers, Scroll May: Qing Dynasty, Jiang Tingxi, Birds and Flowers, Scroll June: Qing Dynasty, Lang Shining,: Cranes under Shadow of Flowers, Scroll July: Bird Manual (Volume 4), Album, Indigo Birds August: Yuan Dynasty, Zhang Zhong,Withered Lotus and Waterfowl, Scroll September: Ming Dynasty, Lü Ji, Autumn Shoals and Waterfowl, Scroll October: Qing Dynasty, Jiang Tingxi, Celebrating Auspiciousness, Scroll November: Ming Dynasty, Lü Ji, Wild Flowers and Birds, Scroll December: Ming Dynasty, Bian Wenjin, Three Friends and Hundred Birds, Scroll ❖ Introduction to The Beauty of Feathers Artworks ⁘Ming Dynasty, Lü JiLü Ji, renowned for his flower and bird paintings, initially studied under Bian Wenjin and later emulated the works of famous Tang and Song Dynasty artists. His combination of meticulous and freehand techniques is particularly exquisite. -Snowy Landscape and Birds This piece depicts a desolate post-snow landscape, with sparrows and doves huddling together for warmth. The detailed depiction captures the essence of the scene with a simple yet profound style, differing from Lü Ji's usual full compositions and adding a touch of ancient charm. -Autumn Shoals and Waterfowl The painting features meticulous and delicate brushwork, expressing the sentiment and tranquility of an autumn night. -Wild Flowers and Birds The painting shows millet swaying in the wind, with daisies, grass, and wolfberry plants beside. The scene is full of autumn's vigour, with pheasants pecking at the ground and birds flying or perching in the air. -- Ming Dynasty, Bian WenjinBian Wenjin, a significant court painter of flowers and birds in the early Ming Dynasty, was active during the Yongle and Xuande reigns. His style continued the Northern Song Dynasty’s meticulous and colourful tradition, blending with Southern Song court painting techniques. ⁘Flowers and Birds This painting features bamboo, plum, and sparrows in a lively composition. The brushwork follows the Song Dynasty's court painting style, with vibrant and dynamic colouring. ⁘Three Friends and Hundred Birds The painting is structured around pine, bamboo, plum, and rocks, interspersed with nearly a hundred birds, showcasing a strong decorative style typical of court tastes. -- ⁘Qing Dynasty, Lang ShiningLang Shining, trained in Western painting and architecture, served the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong emperors. His paintings incorporated Western shading and perspective techniques, adding realistic elements to traditional Chinese art. -Immortal Blossoms of an Eternal Spring, Album, Bean Flower Millet The album features flowers from different seasons, with rocks, feathers, and insects intricately depicted. The vibrant colours and detailed compositions are a blend of Chinese and Western art techniques. -Peacock Spreading Its Tail Feathers The painting shows a royal garden scene with green rocks and various flowers, symbolising wealth and prosperity. The lifelike depiction of the peacock's feathers and the detailed plants reflects Lang Shining's unique style. -Cranes under Shadow of Flowers. This piece captures the vivid detail of crane feathers, with a lustrous effect also seen in the plants. The cranes symbolise longevity and harmony. -- ⁘Qing Dynasty, Jiang Tingxi, a renowned bird and flower painter, often used a freehand style but also created detailed and vibrant works. His art reflected various influences, including early Qing Dynasty styles and ancient bird and flower paintings. -Birds and Flowers The painting depicts a serene mountain stream with sparrows perched on mulberry trees. The vivid colours and lively details mark Jiang's contribution to the court painting tradition. -Celebrating Auspiciousness The painting features millet, white-headed magpies, chrysanthemums, and rocks, symbolising good fortune. -- ⁘Yuan Dynasty, Zhang Zhong, a master of flower and bird paintings, was praised by Ming Dynasty critic Gu Fu as the "foremost naturalist painter of the Yuan Dynasty," significantly influencing later artists. -Withered Lotus and Waterfowl This piece primarily uses ink with subtle colour accents, depicting egrets among withered lotus stems. The unique left-to-right inscription adds to its charm. -- ⁘Bird Manual (Volume 4), Album, Indigo Birds Painted by a Qing artist, this album shows two indigo birds perched on rose branches. The stones are depicted with ink brushwork, while the birds and flowers are meticulously detailed, reflecting Western realism techniques. ※The National Palace Museum calendar contains 15 pages in total, this includes 12 monthly pages plus a cover page and two index pages. ※The packaging box is 10.5 cm in length, 11 cm in width, and 35 cm in height (with a margin of ±1.5 cm). ※The size of the calendar is 59.4 cm in length and 33 cm in width (with a margin of ±1 cm). Fragile: No Main Material of the Product: Paper Size: 59.4 x 33 x 0.4 cm Net Weight: 417g