Old Chengdu Food Custom Painting

Author: Lin Hongde
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This illustrated book introduces old Chengdu, encompassing its folk customs, the daily lives of its people, such as "household life and festivals," "temple fairs and markets," "tea houses, restaurants, and cold drinks," and so on. It can be said that anything a Chengdu resident might imagine is included. Opening the book reveals vivid illustrations to the reporter. Simple sketches vividly depict the culinary traditions of old Chengdu. At first glance, the paintings may seem simple, yet they are clear at a glance. The illustrations in the book adopt a comic style, with a touch of humor that makes the entire book light and natural. The artist and writer, Lin Hongde, is both a chef and a fine arts teacher. He believes that using illustrations to convey information has strong expressive power, bringing to life the streets, shops, culinary traditions, and lively figures of old Chengdu, giving a sense of depth.