Ink and wash painting of flowers and birds

Author: Liu Juqing
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Different painting arts have different expressive contents and forms. The culture of the Chinese nation is ancient and profound. Chinese painting is rich in national colors, with unique observation and expression methods, and high artistic standards, which are rare in the world. Chinese painting has its own aesthetic principles, forming a self-contained system. Historically, it has developed into three major painting genres: figure painting, landscape painting, and flower-and-bird painting. In terms of expression, each genre is further divided into meticulous brushwork and freehand brushwork. The history of painting is filled with countless artistic styles and schools, among which flower-and-bird painting is particularly prominent. This book is a collection of the author's decades of teaching experience, as well as insights and reflections gained from long-term sketching and artistic creation. It includes numerous illustrations of painting techniques, which will be of great help to readers who are interested in meticulous brushwork.