Ji Xiang Jianzhang: A Beginner's Guide

Author: Liu Yaping
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: auspicious paper-cutting expresses people's yearning and pursuit for a beautiful and happy life. It has positive and uplifting content, and a vibrant and festive form, which has made it deeply loved by the general public. This book briefly introduces the artistic characteristics of auspicious paper-cutting, elaborates on the mastery of its language, analyzes its cultural connotations through numerous examples, teaches various methods of cutting auspicious paper-cuts, and provides insights into the works of the renowned paper-cutting artist Ms. Zheng Huadie through appreciation, offering skills to beginners and enjoyment to those who appreciate it, as well as valuable information for enthusiasts. The book includes over 180 exquisite paper-cuts, with illustrations and text, making it easy to learn and understand, thought-provoking, and full of charm. It is indeed a wonderful book to help beginners get started and assist skilled hands in improving their craft.