T.F. Chen’s diary during his study in France, titled “Days in Paris,” documents the European art trends and developments of the 1960s. The preface praises Chen’s growth experience in a foreign land, which not only reflects the collective memory of Taiwanese intellectuals studying abroad in the 1960s but also serves as an exemplary model of how an artist creates new ideas and incorporates them into a new theory.

“Days in Paris” is divided into three volumes, with over 600,000 words and 1,660 pages, featuring more than 300 illustrations. This diary is not only an indispensable primary source for studying the history of post-war Taiwanese art but also provides insights into the early thoughts of Chen’s “Neo-Iconography.” It is a natural display of Chen’s literary talent, showcasing his dual expertise in writing and painting. Many parts of his actual diaries in Paris can be appreciated and studied as literary works.

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