Chinese Peony Cultivation, Appreciation, and Cultural Origins

Author: Wang Gaochao, Liu Zhongjian
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Publishing Date: 2000-01-01
Features: Peony is a traditional famous flower in China, as a and producing widespread influence, it originated in the imperial gardens during the Tang Dynasty, flourished in Luoyang, and then reached its peak in Tianpeng, Sichuan; Chenzhou, Henan; Caozhou, Shandong; and Bozhou, Anhui; Tongling, Anhui. "The Cultivation and Appreciation of Chinese Peony and Its Cultural Origins" is a comprehensive monograph reflecting the history, current status, cultivation techniques, poetic culture, and photographic images of Chinese peony. The book systematically describes the development history of Chinese peony, scientifically showcases its original distribution status, and elaborates on its cultivation techniques, undoubtedly a work that blends science and art. Additionally, the authors have collected and organized peony poetry from various dynasties, taken nearly 400 exquisite photographs reflecting different groups and unique characteristics of Chinese peony, making it vivid, intuitive, rich in visuals, poetic, artistic, and enjoyable for both the refined and the popular. At the same time, it also displays over ten peony artworks by contemporary famous Chinese calligraphers and painters, truly a work that unites science and art.