Bologna Illustration Annual (Second Edition)

Author: Guo Guang
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: An illustration painter who pursues truth, goodness, and beauty throughout his life, the world in their heart is pure, free, and full of fantasy. Each picture, with its unique style and profound beauty, is the painter's love for this world and his hope for children—his sincere affection and heartfelt expression. As we savor these works, we find ourselves immersed in a fairy tale, our hearts as transparent as ever, feeling only sincerity and love. The publication of the Chinese Simplified Edition of the "Bologna Illustration Annual" has brought us closer together.
He Jie, Vice President and Professor of the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, Renowned Design Artist
The Bologna of Italy is like a giant magic bottle. Every year, stories full of whimsy, dreamlike and colorful images, and wonderful, vibrant characters pour out of it, captivating hundreds of millions of children worldwide, taking adults back to their youth, and making the elderly feel young again. I love illustrating children's themes because I can approach my readers with a pure heart, unbound by any external constraints. Every time I browse the "Bologna Illustration Annual," it brings me excitement and fulfillment.
Outstanding children's illustration artists from around the world use their brushes, dipped in genuine emotion, to touch the strings of people's hearts. The painters discard didactic methods, instead using a calm and imaginative visual language to move readers and convey a message: kindness, compassion, courage, strength, and a full confidence in life. The publication of the Chinese Simplified Edition of the complete "Bologna Illustration Annual" is sure to be favored by those who appreciate it. Its charm comes from the works' incredible creativity, which is exactly what is most lacking in contemporary Chinese illustration art education. I hope more readers will love it and show respect for the painters and writers around the world who dedicate themselves to creating spiritual products for children, for they allow millions of children around the world to have fantasies like Harry Potter; and they also help adults living on this planet, where strange events happen every moment, to retain a childlike innocence.
Lü Jingren, Professor of the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, Renowned Book Artist and Illustrator
To draw the most beautiful pictures for children is the duty of a children's illustration painter. Every year, Bologna gathers nearly a thousand painters and their more than five thousand children's illustrations—what a grand gathering! Each picture, filled with innocence and fantasy, is exquisitely beautiful and uniquely styled, radiating the painters' eternal childlike hearts. Here, there is no trace of, and all techniques and colors have melted into a deep love for children, spreading through Bologna to the world. I sincerely congratulate the publication of the Chinese Simplified Edition of the "Bologna Illustration Annual."
Wu Guanying, Professor of the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, Renowned Illustrator
Excellent artworks and illustrations in children's books should appeal to children of all ages. The "Bologna Illustration Annual" introduces the trends and styles of children's book art and illustration each year. Personally, I am truly delighted that this annual is published in China—it feels magical! After all, artistic exchange should not be bound by politics but should be shared by people worldwide. Like sports and music, outstanding works of art should also be a global treasure, enjoyed by people all over the world. I sincerely hope you will love the diverse illustrations we have carefully selected and that this book will inspire and inspire your creativity. I have a wish: more Chinese artists and illustrators will participate in future Bologna art exhibitions. I deeply know that the talented artists and illustrators nurtured by this land have incredible potential, which can greatly enrich our art exhibitions and annual works. Here, I actively encourage Chinese artists to submit their works.
The "Bologna Illustration Annual" is a window opened for the global publishing industry. Many world-renowned artists have used participating in the Bologna exhibition as the starting point of their artistic careers. Before that, some artists had not even published a single book. The publication of the "Bologna Illustration Annual" has given publishers, authors, booksellers, and art lovers around the world the opportunity to appreciate these outstanding works.
The "Bologna Illustration Annual" is the official literary illustration annual of the Bologna International Children's Book Fair and Illustration Exhibition, published every year alongside the exhibition. The authors are highly accomplished illustrators. Each work possesses unique creativity, technique, and artistic appeal, representing the development trends and artistic standards of international illustration. It holds significant reference value for professionals in painting, design, book editing, and art enthusiasts.