Illustrated Stories of Beijing's Charm

Author: Ma Haifang
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: "Painting the Beijing Vibe" uses art to convey the "flavor" and "spirit" of old Beijing, making it worth your read. Currently, there is a strong wave of nostalgia, and modern Beijing residents' longing for the past has led to the emergence of numerous books and artworks depicting Beijing's charm, which are highly popular. However, few works use "painting to tell" stories about Beijing's vibe. "Painting to tell" is not just about presenting a picture—such as an old city gate tower or a siheyuan (traditional courtyard house), with a man smoking a pipe. Such depictions of Beijing's charm paint grand scenes of the city but fail to capture its "spirit." This book includes paintings and photographs related to Beijing's customs and culture, featuring: performers at Laotian Bridge; acrobats juggling flying poles; acrobats performing with middle fans; scrolls depicting old Beijing scenes; folk artists, and more.