On the Aesthetic Connotation of“Reason, Emotion and State” and “Truth-seeking” Thoughts in ZHANG Da-qian's Painting Inscriptions

In ZHANG Da-qian's painting inscriptions, we can find many witty remarks concerning “reason, emotion and state”, which reflect the rich aesthetic connotation of traditional Chinese paintings. Meanwhile, ZHANG's pursuit of such aspects is the profound manifestation of the “truth-seeking” thought in his painting art.