String Art 3D. Year of the Dog

Author: Li Ding
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Chinese folk crafts, leisure DIY; traditional Chinese culture, brain-teasing and health-enhancing. Dogs are one of the most beloved pets, and 2006 was the Year of the Dog in China. This book was published to inherit and promote traditional Chinese culture, encouraging people to appreciate the joy pets bring to life through leisurely hands-on activities. Designed and crafted by folk artists, the book primarily features two lively and adorable white-spotted dogs and a black-backed dog. With numerous illustrations and detailed instructions, it explains how to create these two dogs. The book highlights the charm of traditional Chinese culture—male and female, white and black, combining strength and gentleness, and the balance of yin and yang. It demonstrates the skills of leisure DIY, elevating the art of macrame from flat structures to three-dimensional forms. It also fosters the joy of intellectual and health-enhancing activities. The book incorporates elements of sculpture and painting, bringing the rope structures of the two dogs to life with vivid and lifelike forms, showcasing artistic appreciation, fun, and practicality. It is the first book in China dedicated to three-dimensional rope art, or Chinese soft sculpture macrame.