Glossary entry

Chinese term or phrase:

以形写神,重在写神,形神兼备

English translation:

expressing the spirit through form, emphasizing the expression of the spirit, giving ample consideration to both form and spirit

Added to glossary by rushidao
Feb 3, 2008 02:25
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Chinese term

那种"以形写神","重在写神"和"形神兼备"的传统表现手法

Chinese to English Art/Literary Tourism & Travel 甘肃省:麦积山石窟
特别是那种"以形写神","重在写神"和"形神兼备"的传统表现手法,充分体现了我国古代泥塑艺术的独特风格.
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Feb 3, 2008 02:25: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"

Feb 5, 2008 08:45: rushidao Created KOG entry

Feb 5, 2008 08:46: rushidao changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/787861">rushidao's</a> old entry - "以形写神"" to ""expressing the spirit through form""

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Chinese term (edited): 那种\"以形写神\",\"重在写神\"和\"形神兼备\"的传统表现手法
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The traditional style of painting that embodies the principles of

The traditional style of painting that embodies the principles of "expressing the spirit through form", "emphasizing the expression of the spirit" and "giving ample consideration to both form and spirit".

A rather literal translation for your reference. :-))
Peer comment(s):

agree Naikei Wong : this quite sufficiently captures the meaning.
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agree Jason Ma
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