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Famous Flowers in China (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781606521564)
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Qian Xingjian
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xWith gorgeous classical Chinese paintings and fascinating cultural and historical information this guide to Chinese flowers is a wonderful book for painters and gardening enthusiasts alike. A flowering lotus, a peony or Chinese rose, plum trees in bloom--it's hard to think about China without picturing some of its famous flowers. They are celebrated not only for their beauty but also their symbolic connotations and the important role they have played in Chinese art and literature through the ages. Famous Flowers in China introduces thrity-six typical Chinese flowers. Yo can learn more about these flowers while being amazed by the author's painting techniques. As you turn the beautifully-illustrated pages, you will discover...
- Vivid and lifelike paintings of flowers
- Comprehensive information about the flowers, including their rich cultural connotations
- Refined and stunning techniques that reflect the essence of both Chinese and Western painting.
Author: Qian Xingjian, He Xiaoyan
ISBN-10: 160652156X
ISBN-13: 9781606521564
Publisher: Shanghai Press
Language: English
Published: 10/10/2010
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.60w x 0.60d
By Qian Xingjian
xQian Xingjian (1935û) is currently a member of the China Artists Association and Shanghai Artists Association, associate professor of art at Shanghai International Studies University, distinguished visiting painter at the Shanghai Institute of Calligraphy and Painting, and vice-president of the Shanghai Huangpu Art Institute.
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