alb3817396

FRITZ EICHENBERG. Laozi, Ancient Chinese Philosopher

Laozi, wood engraving by Fritz Eichenberg, 1966. Laozi was a philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching He is considered the founder of philosophical Taoism and is revered as a deity in most religious forms of Taoist philosophy, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or "One of the Three Pure Ones". According to Chinese traditions, Laozi lived in the 6th century BCE. Some historians contend that he actually lived in the 5th-4th century BCE, concurrent with the Hundred Schools of Thought and Warring States Period, while some others argue that Laozi is a synthesis of multiple historical figures or that he is a mythical figure. A central figure in Chinese culture, both nobility and common people claim Laozi in their lineage. Throughout history, Laozi's work has been embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements.

Partager
Pinterest
Twitter
Facebook
Copier le lien
Email

Ajouter à une autre Lightbox

Avez-vous déjà un compte? S'identifier

Vous n'avez pas de compte ? S'inscrire

Acheter cette image

Auteur:

Fritz Eichenberg (1901-1990)

Titre:

Laozi, Ancient Chinese Philosopher

Légende: Voir la traduction automatique

Laozi, wood engraving by Fritz Eichenberg, 1966. Laozi was a philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching He is considered the founder of philosophical Taoism and is revered as a deity in most religious forms of Taoist philosophy, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or "One of the Three Pure Ones". According to Chinese traditions, Laozi lived in the 6th century BCE. Some historians contend that he actually lived in the 5th-4th century BCE, concurrent with the Hundred Schools of Thought and Warring States Period, while some others argue that Laozi is a synthesis of multiple historical figures or that he is a mythical figure. A central figure in Chinese culture, both nobility and common people claim Laozi in their lineage. Throughout history, Laozi's work has been embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements.

Crédit:

Album / Science Source / New York Public Library

© Fritz Eichenberg, VEGAP.
Le droit d'auteur de l'artiste doit être liquidé si l'œuvre n'est pas dans le domaine public dans le pays pour lequel la licence est contractée.
Pour reproduire les images des auteurs dont les droits sont gérés par Visual Entidad de Gestión de Artistas Plásticos (VEGAP), il est obligatoire d'obtenir son autorisation, qui est soumise au paiement de ses frais généraux.

Autorisations:

Modèle: Non - Propriété: Non
Questions sur les droits?

Taille de l'image:

2550 x 3715 px | 27.1 MB

Taille d'impression:

21.6 x 31.5 cm | 8.5 x 12.4 in (300 dpi)

Mots clés:

AUTEUR • AUTEURS • BOIS, GRAVURE SUR • CÉLÈBRE • CELEBRITE • CHINE ANCIENNE • GRAVURE SUR BOIS • GRAVURE TAILLE DOUCE • HOMME • ILLUSTRATION • PERSONNAGES • PERSONNALITÉS • PERSONNE • PHILOSOPHIE • RELIGION • SCIENCE: PHILOSOPHIE • TAILLE-DOUCE • TAO • TAOISME • TECHNIQUE: GRAVURE SUR BOI • XYLOGRAPHIE