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A Complete Guide to Chinese Brush Painting : Ink, Paper, Inspiration - Expert Step-By-Step Lessons for Beginners
by Caroline Self and Susan Self
Overview
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. 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
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780804854528
- ISBN-10: 0804854521
- Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
- Publish Date: March 2022
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
- Page Count: 176
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