Beijing Ancient Village

Author: Peng Shiqiang
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This art album is a collection of works created by the author Peng Shiqiang in recent years, based on his observations, sketches, creations, reflections, summaries, and edits during his time in Zhai Tang District, Mentougou. It incorporates various artistic techniques: camera sketches, life drawing, and more. The process begins with line drawing to capture the essence, followed by photographic documentation of macro compositions, innovative perspectives, and the fusion of both scattered and focal perspective techniques. The integration of watercolor, ink, and tempera painting breaks traditional Chinese painting methods. The images are lifelike and realistic, achieving an effect that appeals to both connoisseurs and the general public. Additionally, the text clarifies the artist's impressions of the actual scenes and the intent behind the scene selection, fostering a heart-to-heart communication between the reader and the artist. Through the combination of images and text, readers can recognize the differences between scholarly families, official households, and merchant residences, with details ranging from window frames to gateways and courtyards, all reflecting the atmosphere of a peaceful and prosperous harmonious society.