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The oil painting in house of the private sector towards the end of the Ching Dynasty was mostly performed by craftsmen from the coastal provinces of Fukien and Canton, and consequently, inherited the style. The work records of Taiwan oil painting in house development was initiated after the craftsman under the surname of Kuo had settled in Lukang, Chianghua from Chuanchou, Fukien. The essay is a study on the oil painting in house repertoire of the Kuos'' second generation in Taiwan, Kuo Chun-chiang. The study issues include the Kuos'' journey to Taiwan and the development, the biography of Kuo Chun-chiang and his repertoire, the subjects employed in the painting works as well as examination of the principles and features. The closing attempts at establishing the craft aspect and the artistic values of Kuo Chun-chiang along with the position of the craftsman. The study is divided into the following chapters: Chapter IIntroduction Study motive and objective, relevant retrospect, study scope and method Chapter II The Kuos'' Development in Taiwan and Craftsman Kuo Chun-chiang The segment starts by introducing the Kuos'' journey to Taiwan and the family development as well as the family legacy in architectural painting, the practice contents and work distribution. A review of the life and works of Kuo Chun-chiang is also included. Chapter III Subjects and Principles of Decoration in the Works of Kuo Chun-chiang Two houses by Kuo Chun-chiang are used as the study subject in analyzing the painting''s relation to space and the location, the theme employed and the meaning of which, the decoration principles; through which, the meaning and function of oil painting in house are examined. Chapter IV Feature Analysis of Kuo Chun-chiang''s Repertoire The basic elements and the blocks, drapes and decorative symbols employed in the compositions of the craftsman''s works are analyzed. Further examination of the Kuos'' third generation work collection is also undertaken for comparison. Chapter VConclusion The various issues are incorporated in examining the craft and artistic aspects of Kuo Chun-chiang''s life-long works.
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