Ming and Qing Bamboo Carving

Author: Li Jun
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The Ming and Qing dynasties were key periods in the development of Chinese bamboo carving art. The works collected in this book are precious bamboo carving artifacts of significant historical and cultural value:
1. It compiles representative works of many renowned bamboo carving masters.
2. It includes many bamboo carving works with absolute dating inscriptions.
3. It discovers a batch of works by previously overlooked and unrecognized famous painters.
4. Some bamboo carving works have been collected by generations of masters, not only with a clear lineage of transmission but also appearing in relevant bamboo carving literature, which is quite rare.
This book is a specialized work written by the author after conducting comprehensive analysis and research on the historical classification of Chinese bamboo carving art, combining archaeological literature and physical evidence. Especially the detailed analysis and interpretation of the artistic style characteristics of bamboo carving names in each period further highlight the systematicity and completeness of the book, as well as its academic value. It can be said to be a work full of dedication.
In addition, the author has meticulously each bamboo carving included in the book, which is truly commendable.