Complete Collection of Chinese Folk Art (2) - Sacrificial Volume · Offering Volume

Author: Pan Lusheng
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Publish Date: 1993-11-01
Features: "The Sacrificial Volume · Offering Collection" is the second volume of the entire work. This volume selects over 300 offerings, such as paper-mache, dough figurines, and sacrificial items, that were once widely popular among the people. It also focuses on comprehensive research and in-depth discussions from the perspectives of cultural studies, art history, folklore, and fine arts, exploring the origins and historical evolution of Chinese folk offering culture and concepts, the artistic characteristics, aesthetic value, and folk connotations of various offerings. On one side, it reflects the spiritual realm of the Chinese people, showcasing their reliance on nature, their yearning for life, and their relentless pursuit of beauty.