Learn bird-and-flower painting with Teacher Zhan

Author: Zhan Renzuo
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: Learning Chinese painting often begins with copying, through which one can study the teacher's brushwork, ink techniques, and color application. This learning process requires continuous "insight" while studying. Therefore, the best way to learn Chinese painting is to witness the teacher's painting process firsthand, not just once but repeatedly. While observing, one should constantly grasp the changes in brushwork and ink in Chinese painting, which can help solve problems encountered during the learning process and gradually understand the essence of Chinese painting. By using modern video recording techniques to capture the entire teaching and demonstration process, supplemented by detailed explanations, it is as if the teacher has been invited into one's home, which is very helpful for self-learners. This art album, paired with the "Learning Bird-and-Flower Painting with Teacher Zhan" VCD, provides students with practice copies after observing the teacher's lectures. These copies are original works drawn by Teacher Zhan during classroom instruction. We thank Mr. Tang Yinshan for his great help in the publication of this teaching material.