Treasure of Chinese Fans

Author: Zhu Nianci
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Publishing Date: 1999-04-01
Features: In Chinese painting and calligraphy art, fan painting is a special form. The making of the fan itself reflects various levels of craftsmanship, and the painting on the fan adds artistic appreciation. Thus, the painted fan becomes an item with triple value—practical, crafty, and artistic. Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, painted fans—especially those by renowned painters—have often been regarded as artworks and preserved. Later, a large number of unmounted fans purely for artistic appreciation also emerged. This book combines text and images, divided into two parts: "Appreciation" and "Knowledge." The "Appreciation" section includes five topics: "Ming Dynasty Folding Fan Art," "Early, Mid, and Late Qing Folding Fan Art," "Round Fan Art," and "Ming and Qing Fan Surface Calligraphy." The "Knowledge" section introduces fan handle art, painting techniques, and inscriptions and seals. It elaborates on artistic school styles and specialized knowledge. The album features over 600 works, classified and arranged by era and topic. Through a rich display of works and the introduction of professional knowledge and materials, it aims to benefit the appreciation of many painting and calligraphy enthusiasts and collectors.