Complete Collection of Chinese Folk Art (13): Entertainment Edition. Toys Volume

Author: Chen Haoji
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Publish Date: 1993-11-01
Features: "Youyi Bian · Youpin Juan" is the 13th volume of the entire book. Toys are the materialized form of folk art culture in China. This volume systematically introduces various types of toys that are widely popular among the people and reflect the customs and aesthetic tastes of the Chinese nation through over 400 images of seven major categories: modeling, braiding, sewing, carving, chopping, and assembling. The text provides a detailed discussion on the development history of Chinese folk toy art, artistic categories, regional styles, cultural significance, and aesthetic characteristics. It fully showcases the profound humanistic spirit, optimistic attitude towards life, and sincere rural customs and traditions of the Chinese nation.