gorgeous >__<"
Mingyan
The House of the Western
Wing
Xi : west
Xiang : house
Ji : story
One could thus translate literally "Xixiang Ji" by "History of the house of occident".
If there is a classic of the old Chinese theatre, the zagu style, it is well that one. The piece was written, partially apparently, by WANG Shifu, a playwright of the Yuan period (1279-1638), who inspired it from a fable by YUAN Zhan (779-831), "Yingying zhuan", in which the author tells the love disappointments of the beautiful Yingying, who gives herself, before marriage, to a somewhat frivolous well-read. WANG Shifu's adaptation, much more sanctimonious, is one of the most beautiful traditional love stories.
The house of the western wing is where Yingying's mother lives, took in by the temple's superior, a friend of her lost husband. She is accompanied by a young servant girl, HONG Niang, who serves Yingying ever since her childhood. It is HONG Niang who will be the link between the two lovers so as to help them so as to carry out their common dream of happiness.
SUN Jiayu's manhua version is largely inspired by WANG Shifu's piece; even if the main characters' names have been changed (Yingying has become for example YE Pianpian, which means "elegant and beautiful woman"). The play takes place under the Tang dynasty (618-907), in the city of Pu Zhou, now known as Youg Ji, in the Shan Xi province.
Here is then a real treasure of the classical Chinese literature, magnified by the young GuoGuo's graphical talent.
GuoGuo
Her real name being Guo Chaoxu, this young Chinese artiste, graduated from Shanghai university (specialized in costume
drawing), fulfils here her first manhua, thus proving a great mastery of her art, particularly in the rendering of
colors.
Sun Jiayu
He enters the world of the manhua in 1980. In that decade which announces a renewal of the genre, he participates to a
great number of editorial projects, but it is in 1992 when he fulfils his first serie. Since 2000, with his Jing Ding
Company studio, he has produced more than ten manhua series, all published in continental China.
(i didn't invent this.... i just translated what was in the book.)
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annakee Sep 15, 2007
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Susan-chan Sep 16, 2007
this should be highlited! its sooo elegant and beautiful!
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DREAM Sep 28, 2007
my favourite of GuoGuo's artworks. :)
merci; for introducing us to a "new" artist" and translating the texts, Lady Morphee.
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ealpha-scorpio Oct 20, 2007
This is one of the most gorgeous scans that I've ever seen. Very incredible in details and color. Great job! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. :) :D
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selemental Banned Member Nov 04, 2007
very beautiful! so it's from a manhwa! awesome scan! favs!
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0belisk Nov 14, 2007
Thanks a lot for the scan. This is a very beautiful artwork...
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unicorn2006 Retired Moderator Dec 01, 2007
I was looking through my favorites page (all one page of it) and came to take another look- this is so gorgeous. ^^
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taketothesky Jan 14, 2008
This is really great. Thanks for the scan.
The translated info was really awesome too.
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LadyGoddessCeres Jan 30, 2008
This one is my new favorite piece by GuoGuo! I love her expression and flowing silk! The jewelry make lovely accents too.
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cuteninja May 23, 2008
Damn this artwork is awsome outstanding just look at the colors and details amazing.i just saw it i know its been up for very long time now got anymore from this artist
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vitaamin Oct 08, 2008
wah its gorgeous!
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Eltran Nov 01, 2008
wOW
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ForSakenAngelsAbandonMe Nov 17, 2008
This artist draws beautifully I fall in love with the work everything I see it.
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Advicer Dec 18, 2008
onto classic, more on digital art orientation:)
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anthonyplaya Jan 30, 2009
barely can tell cuz of all the colors
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tintalle Mar 03, 2009
Beautiful! The style is so realistic but very original at the same time. Thanks for the sharing!
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dreams-of-frozen Jul 11, 2009
beautiful
i'm speechless
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Princekt Nov 22, 2009
awesome~!
this is wonderful
love this style xdd
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kumiarrow Dec 11, 2009
so beautiful! thanks for uploading ^^,,
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Kylesesshy Dec 14, 2009
Thanks for translating it too, really appreciate the scan!
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Megou Dec 27, 2009
Wahou beautiful hair and dresses its so perfect
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jaeyu Feb 15, 2010
she's beautiful like butterfly
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gaara-100 Mar 06, 2010
Thanks for uploading
the picture is so beautiful
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HdA Mar 21, 2010
pero que buena imagen! esta bastante chida... sobre todo porque esta muy bien la composicion en cuestion de los espacios utilizables... gracias!
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