Appreciated by both the refined and the popular - Painting Peonies

Author: Zhang Dihua
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Peonies have been revered since ancient times as the "National Beauty" and are deeply loved by people. In Chinese flower-and-bird painting, peonies are one of the main subjects depicted, and they are a highly popular theme in this genre. "Appreciated by both the refined and the common" may seem like a moderate standard, but in fact, it is not easy to achieve. For a work to be praised by both the knowledgeable and the uninitiated is no easy feat! This requires the artist to constantly draw inspiration for artistic creation from life, to relentlessly hone their brushwork, to strive to improve their literary and artistic cultivation, and at the same time, to remind themselves not to detach from society and the public. This book is a reference guide on the artistic techniques of painting expressive peonies. It systematically and comprehensively explains knowledge related to copying, observation and sketching, the morphology and characteristics of peony blossoms, the morphology and characteristics of peony leaves, the morphology and characteristics of peony stems, and the methods of painting expressive peonies, among other topics. Additionally, it includes numerous outstanding works for appreciation and reference.