THE ART OF DR. T. F. CHEN: Neo-Iconography
Published by the Taiwan Museum of Art.
Text is written in Chinese and English.
Essays by Lawrence Jeppson and Dr. T. F. Chen.
240 pages, 102 color plates - 3 b/w plates.

A good way to get acquainted with the many facets of Dr. Chen's work, this book contains a comprehensive sample of Chen's many different series, accompanied by stories and descriptions that the artist wrote about each piece. Also included are Chen's writings and speeches on his philosophy of "Neo-Iconography" and "Five-Dimensional Universal Culture." This book is also used as a catalog.  

DR. T. F. CHEN'S RETROSPECTIVE: 1951-1996
Published by the Taipei Fine Arts Museum.
Text is written in Chinese and English.
191 pages, color plates.

This book takes you on a journey from Chen's earliest works in self-portraits and landscapes as an art student in his homeland Taiwan, to his "Chinese Folklore Series," to his landscapes and portraits during his 12 years in Paris, to his fully developed "Neo-Iconography" style, and many of his key "Humanity Series" pieces as well. This book is an engaging jewel for fellow artists and lovers of Chen, to witness the development of an art master.

DR. T. F. CHEN'S POST-MODERN ART: Neo-Iconography
Published by the Tainan County Culture Center.
Text is written in Chinese and English.
191 pages, color plates.

Images mostly from Chen's "Post Van Gogh Series." Also included are images from his "Venus Series," "Cardplayers Series," "Eiffel Tower Series,"& "Self-Portrait Series."

For lovers of Chen's "Post - Van Gogh Series.¥ To give you a bit of background, at the age of fourteen, while growing up in rural Taiwan, Chen came across a small library of about 50 books on western art. Upon seeing the work of Vincent van Gogh for the first time, Chen wept and knew then that he was destined to be an artist. In homage to his favorite artist, Chen painted 100 paintings for Vincent van Gogh to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of his death (1990). 

THE SPIRIT OF LIBERTY
100 paintings representing Lady Liberty in a historical,
commemorative, educational collection; accompanied w/ poetry.
96 pages, 100 full color - 34 b/w illus

In 1986, Chen created 100 paintings as a tribute to the Lady's Centennial Celebration.  The Spirit of Liberty Series¥ has received worldwide attention and has appeared dozens of times on TV, in newspapers and magazines, etc. The Statue of Liberty is a well-loved, international icon, and Chen's interpretations of the Lady add a new delight for the viewer. The book is a gorgeous arrangement of the series, accompanied by poetry, and is a popular gem among art teachers, educators, and lovers of Liberty.

THE NEO-ICONOGRAPHY OF TSING-FANG CHEN
Essays by Lawrence Jeppson
62 pages, 25 full color.

Chen's earliest book, published in 1978. Contains his writings on his signature style "Neo-Iconography" and "Five Dimensional Universal Culture," color images of his key early works, especially the "East - West Series," accompanied by descriptions of each piece.