A Hundred Pictures of Folk Customs in Beijing (Simplified Edition) (Treasure Edition)

Author: (Qing) Anonymous Illustrated, Wang Kefou, Wang Hongyin, Xu Haiyan Translated
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: "A Hundred Pictures of Beijing Folk Customs" is a precious Qing Dynasty folk artist's drawing manuscript preserved by the National Library. The illustrations in this book are all created by folk artists, featuring meticulous details and lifelike depictions. The subjects illustrated include traditional Chinese medicine pulse-taking, stilts, acrobats performing flying forks, newspaper carriers with backpacks, candle makers, and more. These vivid and expressive images reflect the realities of Beijing's folk customs during the late Qing Dynasty, holding both historical and artistic value. The accompanying text is lively and distinctive, complementing the illustrations perfectly. It provides valuable insights for modern researchers into the social customs, folk arts, storytelling, acrobatic performances, and traditional clothing of that era. In addition to preserving the original book's characteristics, an English translation has been added, making this a bilingual (Chinese-English) illustrated book on folk customs. It not only serves to preserve traditional culture but also serves as a textbook for promoting the outstanding culture of the Chinese nation to the world.