A Complete Guide to Chinese Brush Painting
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A Complete Guide to Chinese Brush Painting
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A Complete Guide to Chinese Brush Painting
"Paint the classic subjects that inspired ancient Chinese masters. This book introduces the venerable art of painting with ink on rice paper using traditional techniques developed over a thousand years ago. It is ideal for a beginner hoping to practice a large variety of techniques and subjects"--Publisher's description.
Paint the classic subjects that inspired ancient Chinese masters.
A Complete Guide to Chinese Brush Painting introduces the venerable art of painting with ink on rice paper using traditional techniques developed over a thousand years ago. It is ideal for a beginner hoping to practice a large variety of techniques and subjects.
With this practical guide, you will learn to paint:
- Towering landscapes
- The elegant Four Gentlemen
- Plants like bamboo, orchids, plum blossoms, and chrysanthemums
- Five animals from the Chinese Zodiac
- The basic strokes used in calligraphy
- And more!
Known as a 'soft martial art,' brush painting is as meditative as it is artistic. As you move through the lessons and exercises, you'll gain insight into and appreciation for the symbolism, historical context, techniques, and mindfulness associated with this ancient art form.
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A Complete Guide to Chinese Brush Painting by Caroline and Susan Self is valued for introducing beginners to the traditional and meditative art of Chinese brush painting. Reviewers appreciate its step-by-step approach to teaching techniques using black watercolour or ink, and the inclusion of 35 projects such as painting bamboo stalks, pine trees, and waterfalls.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780804854528
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 March 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Illustration: 40 color illustrations and 410 b&w illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 176
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About the Author
Caroline Self has studied Asian brush painting for over thirty years. She holds a B. A. in bacteriology and public health, a teaching credential in art from UC Berkeley, and a master's degree in art education and sculpture from San Diego State University. She taught art in the San Diego City Schools for twenty-five years and taught Asian brush painting to children for six years at the San Diego Museum of Art. She has studied traditional brush painting with teachers in Southern California, Japan, China, and Taiwan. She also paints and exhibits her colorful watercolor and acrylic paintings. Susan Self studied art in college and on trips to Europe and Asia, often accompanying her mother. She has a Ph.D. in comparative literature from UC San Diego, where she taught in writing programs. She worked as a technical writer documenting software development tools before transitioning into the wireless telecommunications industry, where she works as a writer and research consultant.
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