Paper Cutting -- A Colorful Illustrated Book of Chinese Folk Culture

Author: Zhu Ying
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The great Chinese nation has created a splendid historical and cultural heritage, and traditional folk paper-cutting is one of the magnificent blossoms in this splendid culture. With its strong vitality, it has thrived for thousands of years without fading. The paper-cutting flowers that adorn the world with blessings are scattered across the land of China. Whether they are delicate, elegant, and graceful in the south or rough, rustic, and sincere in the north, they all embody the beauty of hometown and convey the aesthetic temperament of the working people,ing the essence of the Chinese nation. This book presents the folk paper-cutting art to readers from multiple perspectives with vivid, lively, and beautiful text, accompanied by exquisite images. The themes are diverse, covering everything from the heavens to the earth: auspicious patterns, historical allusions, myths and legends, totem worship, and ancient folk customs closely tied to seasons, festivals, and life ceremonies, reflecting in all aspects of life. It is truly captivating to read.