Sketches of Chinese ethnic minority line drawings. Draft 1

Author: Wang Guoning
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The people of all ethnic groups in our country have jointly created a splendid and brilliant culture. Beautiful and rich Yunnan, with its unique ethnic charm. Among the mountains and waters, there are peculiar natural landscapes, tropical rainforests; amidst the green trees, there are the, the ancient and enchanting Lijiang Ancient Town; and there are also the reserved and warm Dai ethnic wedding, the passionate and unrestrained Jingpo and Lisu ethnic marriages. The Naxi ancient music, Dongba culture, are marvelous and profound, ancient yet pleasing to the eye. Different regions, different ethnic groups, different lifestyles, and the temperament and beauty presented by individuals also vary greatly. Tibetan girls are relatively full and majestic, Dai girls are relatively delicate and graceful, Tibetan robes are rough and sturdy, Dai ethnic attire is simple and refreshing, etc. With different temperaments and different clothing, the natural and varied charm of the lines is presented. In the creation of ethnic folk line drawings, while flexibly applying the traditional and excellent freehand sketching techniques, it is not bound by a single line or a single method of depiction, striving to boldly explore and create, using various different lines to express the images seen in one's heart. Life is the source of artistic creation; without life, there is no art. I am grateful to life for giving me artistic inspiration, and I am grateful to line drawing, this uniquely charming painting form.