THE PECULIAR REVELATIONS: SCROLLS PAINTINGS FROM THE WORLDS OF LUÓ PÌNG - 罗聘 (1733-1799)

Abstract

Since the early days of Homo Sapiens-Sapiens wandering the land, ghosts, spirits, and apparitions have dominated much of human existence. The goal of this two-part article is to offer a broader knowledge of the evolution of ghost-spirits from their early origins, as well as to analyse the many qualities of them and their interaction within the Chinese artwork of Luó Pìng - 罗聘 (1733-1799). The first section discusses the artist's historical background, his symbolic interpretations of themes and techniques, and his portrayal of the afterlife. The second section of this study concentrates on and provides several evidences of the Chinese philosophical background of death and life as well as the Ghost (Guǐ - 鬼) definition within the Chinese philosophy. Finally, this study concludes with a brief assessment of the artist's work, its cultural background, and its psychological effects, - a journey that captivates the fancies of every generation across different continents-.