Chinese root art

Author: Ma Xiji
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book systematically elaborates on the theoretical system of root art, meticulously teaches the skills of root art creation, and serves as an excellent textbook for guiding root art creation and conducting vocational training. The book is written by Mr. Ma Xiji, Chairman of the China Root Art Association and a master of root art, along with Ms. Zhang Erbin. The authors introduce the history and characteristics of Chinese root art, the aesthetic principles of root art creation, the production features and tools of root art works, the techniques, the pairing of bases and naming, the classification of root art, and the appreciation of root art, among other fundamental knowledge, accompanied by numerous illustrations. The book includes more than 150 precious color photographs of root art works, diverse in form, most of which are rarely seen in daily life. This book is not only systematic and authoritative but also highly artistic and practical, serving as both a popular reading for beginners and a specialized monograph on the systematic discussion of root art, suitable for art workers and