Craft Beijing: An Intellectual Journey into Folk Art

Author: Wu Wei
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book opens doors to long-forgotten memories, traveling through time to revisit the arduous journey of pursuing beauty. They flip through pages of the genealogy of artisans, searching for the roots passed down through generations. They take out treasured masterpieces, discussing the creative process from conception to completion. They demonstrate the handcrafted production process, showcasing the hardships endured in creating a single piece.
Within the words of Mr. Wu Wei's photographic notes and the latent images on the film, their song-like artistic lives are preserved, condensing their unforgettable moments year after year. This book introduces 26 Beijing folk art masters through numerous images and vivid text. Reading it allows you to explore their rich lives and exquisite artisanal works, as if embarking on an intellectual journey through the essence of Beijing's folk art.