"Jiaomu Teaches How to Paint Plum Blossoms ()"

Author: Qiao Mu
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Beginners in Chinese painting often start by copying works. To facilitate copying and guide beginners into the world of Chinese painting, we have compiled this series of "Master's Studio" books. The series invites renowned contemporary painters to meticulously explain the key compositional elements and steps of their paintings through photographic stills. Accompanying the books is a VCD that records the entire process of the painters at work. Plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, known as the "Four Gentlemen," are commonly depicted in paintings. This series comprises four books, namely "Qiao Mu Teaches to Paint Plum," "Yan Meihua Teaches to Paint Orchid," "Han Min Teaches to Paint Bamboo," and "Gong Jixian Teaches to Paint Chrysanthemum." The "Plum" book is taught by Mr. Qiao Mu, featuring fifteen selected ancient masterpieces for learners to appreciate and copy. The "plum" depicted by Qiao Mu is majestic and spirited, braving the cold and snow; it also has the charm of sparse shadows slanting across and the subtle fragrance floating gently, making it an excellent choice for beginners learning to paint plum.