编者按中西方美术虽然各有千秋、自成体系,但是二者的交流却源远流长。苏立文作为著名的东方艺术史学者,对于20世纪中国美术而言,更是一位中西方艺术交流的先驱和使者,他与20世纪中国美术的关系构成了20世纪中国美术史的一个光辉篇章。苏立文以渊博的知识、勤奋的治学精 Although the editors have their own strengths and weaknesses in both Chinese and Western art, their exchanges have gone back to ancient times. As a famous oriental art historian, Su Liwen is also a forerunner and messenger of Chinese and Western art exchanges for the 20th century Chinese art. His relationship with Chinese art of the 20th century formed a glorious chapter in 20th century Chinese art history. Su Liwen profound knowledge, hard-working scholarship