Mask making techniques

Author: Zhang Junxiang
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Nianzao, also known as "face figurines," has a history dating back to the Tang Dynasty. In the Astana region of Turpan, Xinjiang, face-made female figurine heads and half-body male figurines were unearthed from a Tang Dynasty tomb dating to the fourth year of the Xingzhi era (653 AD). During the Song Dynasty, it was customary to use face-made jujube flowers, Buddha's hands, and flying swallows during the Qingming Festival to seek good fortune. In the Qing Dynasty, face-made shoutao were used to celebrate birthdays. The themes of nianzao are primarily auspicious, with the "Qilin Bringing a Child" being particularly popular as a gift for a baby's full moon. The more exquisite the nianzao, the more the host feels honored. The author is one of the master nianzao artists who emerged in the new era. He not only innovates in art but also continuously explores theory, writing this book, "Techniques of Making Nianzao." After reading it, I was deeply inspired. This book combines theoretical depth with practical guidance for hands-on practice, and its language is straightforward yet profound. Some of the words may seem simple and direct, but their meaning is profound.