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Author: Lenore Look Publisher: Schwartz & Wade ISBN: 0375870016 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 41
Book Description
This gorgeous picture book biography, according to Kirkus Reviews in a starred review, is "a cheerful introduction not only to Wu Daozi, but to the power of inspiration." Who wants to learn calligraphy when your brush is meant for so much more? Wu Daozi (689-758), known as China's greatest painter and alive during the T'ang Dynasty, is the subject of this stunning picture book. When an old monk attempts to teach young Daozi about the ancient art of calligraphy, his brush doesn't want to cooperate. Instead of characters, Daozi's brush drips dancing peonies and flying Buddhas! Soon others are admiring his unbelievable creations on walls around the city, and one day his art comes to life! Little has been written about Daozi, but Look and So masterfully introduce the artist to children.
Author: Lenore Look Publisher: Schwartz & Wade ISBN: 0375870016 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 41
Book Description
This gorgeous picture book biography, according to Kirkus Reviews in a starred review, is "a cheerful introduction not only to Wu Daozi, but to the power of inspiration." Who wants to learn calligraphy when your brush is meant for so much more? Wu Daozi (689-758), known as China's greatest painter and alive during the T'ang Dynasty, is the subject of this stunning picture book. When an old monk attempts to teach young Daozi about the ancient art of calligraphy, his brush doesn't want to cooperate. Instead of characters, Daozi's brush drips dancing peonies and flying Buddhas! Soon others are admiring his unbelievable creations on walls around the city, and one day his art comes to life! Little has been written about Daozi, but Look and So masterfully introduce the artist to children.
Author: Robert Borja Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company ISBN: 9780807549483 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 39
Book Description
Highlights the origins and uses of Chinese paper cutting and presents instructions for many projects, including decorations, greeting cards, and puppets.
Author: Zhao Ziping Publisher: Shanghai Press ISBN: 9781602201361 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 64
Book Description
With dozens of beautiful, original designs and detailed explanations, this Chinese paper cutting book is a great reference for beginners. Paper cutting is a popular papercraft in today's multicultural world, embracing a great variety of themes, designs and images. In China, its birthplace, it is regarded as an elegant traditional folk art. Chinese paper cuts reflect many aspects of life, including prosperity, health and the harvest. Paper cuts are typically used to decorate walls, windows and doors, or as patterns for embroidery and lacquer work. Rich in cultural tradition, with a long history of over 1,500 years, Chinese paper cutting was listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009. Easy to learn, paper cutting only requires paper and scissors which can be used to create a wide range of interesting paper cut outs. Instruction and inspiration can be found in The Beginner's Guide to Chinese Paper Cutting. This Chinese crafts book introduces all the basic elements of Chinese paper cutting, including the necessary preparation, basic techniques, simple practices and appreciation. The book's clear directions and illustrations will allow anyone to explore the art of paper cutting and start making their own works of art.
Author: Margaret Bateson-Hill Publisher: Zero to Ten ISBN: 9781840890464 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 36
Book Description
A greedy emperor demands an impossible task from Lao Lao, a peasant woman who makes beautiful shapes from paper. Includes instructions for making traditional Chinese paper-cuts.
Author: Theodore Menten Publisher: Courier Dover Publications ISBN: Category : China Languages : en Pages : 100
Book Description
269 modern paper-cuttings from Mainland China: horses, pandas, butterflies, flowers, fish, peacocks, monkeys, phoenixes, lanterns, vases, landscapes, other traditional and modern motifs -- printed solid red, black, blue or green. Often amount to silhouettes. Oriental feeling, decorations for graphics, various crafts.
Author: Margaret Keilstrup Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486164020 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 74
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Complete folding and cutting instructions for 33 elegant and challenging designs incorporating hearts, flowers, and leafy tendrils — suitable for stationery borders, bookmarks, and other personal items.
Author: Lenore Look
Author: Lenore Look
Author: Robert Borja
Author: Florence Temko
Author: Zhao Ziping
Author: Margaret Bateson-Hill
Author: Joseph Shadur
Author: Theodore Menten
Author: Chris A. Paschke
Author: Margaret Keilstrup
Author: Helen Hiebert