Stationery four treasures

Author: Zhang Boyuan / Yin Hanyun, etc.
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: Many ancient inkstones, papers, brushes, and pens collected by Chinese folk have multi-facetedly reflected the intellectual burdens and aesthetic tastes of ancient Chinese scholars. These ancient writing utensils are not only the emotional bonds of Chinese scholars over thousands of years but also a form of art with exquisite masterpieces, thus becoming a symbol of traditional Chinese culture. This book provides a comprehensive introduction, not only disclosing the origins and evolution of Chinese inkstones, papers, brushes, and pens, combined with over 300 illustrations, introducing various artistic schools and famous pieces, but also elaborating in detail on the knowledge, techniques, and experiences for identifying the authenticity, quality, and superiority of collectibles. The content is rich and information-dense, serving as a guide for current folk collections and also an impressive window for friends at home and abroad to understand traditional Chinese culture.