A Hundred Pictures of Beijing Folk Custom (Qing Dynasty) (Chinese-English)
Illustrated by anonymous artists; translated by Xu Haiyan
Beijing: Beijing Library Press, 2003. Hardcover; size: 181×206mm; 100 pages.
ISBN 7-5013-2086-1/k · 538
Focusing on the folk custom of Beijing in the Qing Dynasty, the book is of great historical and artistic value.
History of Ancient Chinese Music (Monograph)
Yu Jiafang
Shanghai: Shanghai People's Publishing House, 2003. 217 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-208-04098-2
The book traces the development of ancient Chinese music in a clear and logic way, including the pre-Qin imperial ceremonial music, music of the Han-Wei period, court banquet music of the Sui-Tang period, operas of the Song-Yuan period, and popular music of the Ming-Qing period, thus contributing to the study of ancient Chinese artistic thought.
Knocking Alone: A Close Look at Modern Chinese Mainstream Art
Yin Ji'nan
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2002. Size: 187×258mm; 319 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01508-0
As a professor of Central Academy of Fine Arts, the author has a keen eye for art. He criticizes the main artists who emerged in the new tide of Chinese avant-garde art, and their works and schools. The book contains high-quality pictures.
Chinese Oil Paintings of the 20th Century
China Oil Painting Society
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2001. Size: 420×290mm.
ISBN 7-0501-233-4
The paintings in this book are chosen by the artists themselves. Each artist gives a self-introduction and talks about his/her own paintings. Besides their beauty, the paintings are of historical and academic value.
Chinese Calligraphy: Xingcao (Monograph)
Planned by Qi Gong; compiled by Qin Yonglong
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 1997. 136 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-0973-2
Serving as reference books for university and high school students to learn Chinese calligraphy, this set consists of four volumes. This book is on xingcao style (the running hand and cursive hand). It talks about how the style was formed, developed, its characteristics, techniques, art of composition and value. The book also contains some calligraphy masters' works with each accompanied by an analysis.
A Close Look at Modern Chinese Culture and Fine Arts
Yin Ji'nan
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2002. Size: 187×258mm; 249 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01663-X
This book is the sequel to Knocking Alone: A Close Look at Modern Chinese Mainstream Art. The author discusses the tide and phenomena of the world of art and ideology, as well as conditions of artists as individuals or as a group, expressing his insight and experience for modern art, especially for "avant-garde art."
Han Dynasty Stone Relief in the Lower Reaches of the Yellow River
Zhang Congjun
Jinan: Qi Lu Press, 2004. 476 pages.
ISBN 7-5333-1367-4
This is a book in the Shandong Literature and Traditional Culture Research Series. It is the first academic book to study the history from the angle of image culture. The lower reaches of the Yellow River are the birthplace of stone relief of the Han Dynasty. The author examines the cultural phenomena, social history of the lower reaches of the Yellow River. Through images showing common people's outlook on life, world and the universe, the author conducts a more comprehensive and thorough research on history.
Jingdezhen Folk Kiln
Fang Lili
Beijing: People's Fine Arts Publishing House, 2002. 360 pages.
ISBN 7-102-01872-X
The book traces the rise and fall of Jingdezhen folk kilns systematically. It introduces the production process, raw materials, tools and various techniques for making porcelain. The author analyzes the local features and artistic style of porcelain made in folk kilns in Jingdezhen, helping readers to better understand its aesthetic and cultural value. Another feature of this book is the in-depth study on porcelain culture from the angle of cultural anthropology. It considers folk kiln a "form of culture" and reveals the cultural interests of the porcelain producers.
Appreciation of Ancient Chinese Calligraphies and Paintings
Ge Kangyu
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; two volumes (225 pages, 180 pages).
ISBN 7-108-01656-7
This book was completed in the 1940s but was published for the first time. It comments on 199 ancient Chinese calligraphies and paintings, most of which are in the collection of the National Palace Museum in Taipei. Written in delicate regular script, it has 79 color pictures of the famous works and four paintings drawn by the author. The famous scholars Qi Gong and Zong Baihua wrote postscripts for the book.
Collected Paintings of Ju Chao and Ju Lian
Drawn by Ju Chao and Ju Lian (Qing Dynasty); chief editor: Zhong Chuangjian; edited by Dongguan Museum of Guangdong Province
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2003. Hardcover; 200 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5010-1438-8
Ju Chao and Ju Lian, renowned flower-and-bird masters of the Lingnan area (South of the Five Ridges) in the 19th century, based on their experiences on the bank of the Pearl River and their love for nature, produced large numbers of excellent works suiting both refined and popular tastes. The Lingnan School of painting, established by Ju Lian's disciples Gao Jianfu and Chen Shuren, is still influential today. This book contains 117 best paintings of Ju Chao and Ju Lian collected by Dongguan Museum of Guangdong Province, reflecting their unique style and characteristics. There are also reviews, seals used by the two artists, a table of their artistic activities and bibliographies.
Landscape Painting of the Song Dynasty (Ancient Chinese Fine Arts Series)
Compiled by Sun Di
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2004. 64 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1501-5
The landscape painting matured in the Song Dynasty and dominated the art world over the following 900-odd years, exerting profound influence on later generations. This book gives a brief introduction to the development of landscape painting of the Five Dynasties and Song Dynasty, and comments on some of the most important works.
Calligraphy Appraisement in the Form of Jueju
Qi Gong; edited by Zhao Ren
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2002. Size: 187×258mm; 285 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01697-4
The well-known calligrapher Qi Gong expresses his views on ancient works of calligraphy using 100 jueju (a poem of four lines with a strict tonal pattern and rhyme scheme). Based on the annotations of Qi Gong, Zhao Ren sorted and annotated the literary allusions, making the book more suitable for the general public to read.
Cartoons of Love Songs
Compiled by Xue Shan and Liu Zhi
Beijing: People's Literature Publishing House, 2000. Size: 210×190mm; 173 pages.
ISBN 7-02-003215-X
This book contains cartoons created by artists of the 1930s and 1940s for folk love songs. We can still feel the irreplaceable artistic appeal of the cartoons.
The Humor of Cartoon
Fang Cheng
Beijing: People's Literature Publishing House, 2002. Size: 210×190mm; 178 pages.
ISBN 7-02-003841-7
This book introduces 36 techniques of creating cartoons summarized by the famous cartoonist Fang Cheng based on his own experience. It contains more than 160 Chinese and foreign cartoons.
Pictures of Mei Lanfang's Performing Art
Compiled by Mei Lanfang Memorial Museum
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. 148 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-119-03074-4
The book shows the performing art, representative plays, main achievements and artistic career of the Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang through concise language and photographs. It is a must for the fans and researchers of the Mei School.
Picture Album of Mei Lanfang's Collections of Traditional Opera (Two Vols)
Chief editor: Liu Zhanwen; written by Liu Cengfu and Zhu Jiajin
Shijiazhuang: Hebei Education Press, 2002. 229 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5434-4436-4
This book contains the reproductions of the rare pictures and facial make-ups dating from the Ming and Qing dynasties to the Republic of China, which are preserved in the Mei Lanfang Memorial Museum. As realistic art forms, they recorded accurately the styles of the performing art before the invention of photography or video recording. Liu Cengfu and Zhu Jiajin were specially invited to write the text.
Mei Lanfang's Valuable Photo Album
Compiled by Mei Lanfang Memorial Museum
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2003. 223 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03075-2
The book contains 200 carefully selected photos from Mei Lanfang's collection. They are arranged into the following categories: personal experience, forefathers, family & children, stage & actor friends, celebrities of all circles, foreign friends, and custom of that time. Most of the photos are shown to the public for the first time. They reflect Mei Lanfang's charm on and off stage, as well as the lives in the 1920s and 1930s.
You Wuqu's Painting Techniques of Flowers (Masters' Painting Techniques Series)
Compiled by You Wuqu
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 45 pages.
ISBN 7-80501-268-7
You Wuqu has been engaged in the art of bonsai for more than 80 years. His paintings of flowers are almost second to none at the present time. This book is one of the Masters' Painting Techniques Series. Others in the Series are Yue Shichen's Painting Techniques of Flower and Bird, You Wuqu's Painting Techniques of Splashed-ink Landscape, Wang Peidong's Painting Techniques of Lotus, Guo Shifu's Painting Techniques of Chinese Wistaria, Guo Shifu's Painting Techniques of Black Bamboo, Wang Chengxi's Painting Techniques of Chinese Plum Flower, Yang Dalin's Painting Techniques of Pine Tree, Wen Ying's Painting Techniques of Peony, and Gong Wenzhen's Painting Techniques of Bamboo.
Treasure of the Art World -- Classical Chinese Paintings of All Previous Dynasties
Chief editor: Qi Gong
Jinan: Shandong Fine Arts Press, 2003. Size: 370×260mm; 1,276 pages.
ISBN 7-5330-1740-4/J · 1739
This book gives a brief introduction to the artistic characteristics and aesthetic styles of the representative painters and their works of past dynasties. The pictures in the book are direct reproductions of the originals kept in the Palace Museum, Shanghai Museum and other big museums.
Dough Figurine
Wang Yan
Beijing: China Youth Press, 2004. 64 pages: with color illustrations.
ISBN 7-5006-5090-6/J · 578
The author is a noted folk master of arts and crafts in China. His works, true to life and liked by foreign collectors, have won many prizes. The book explains in detail the making of dough, mixing of colors, using of tools and enjoyment of dough figurines.
Calligraphies and Paintings of Qi Gong (Sunglow Library of China Federation of Literary and Art Circles)
Compiled by Qi Gong
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, Beijing Normal University Press, 2001. Hardcover; 383 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1273-3
The book contains 272 works of Qi Gong, of which 209 are works of calligraphy, and 63 are paintings. The earliest ones were created in the 1930s and 1940s. They are shown to the public for the first time. At the end of the book there are seals commonly used by Qi Gong and a list of important activities of Qi Gong. They are important materials that will help readers understand his artistic experience and changes in his styles.
Clocks and Watches of the Qing Dynasty— From the Collection in the Forbidden City (Chinese-English)
Edited by Liao Pin
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. 207 pages: with illustrations.
ISBN 7-119-03050-7
The Beijing Palace Museum has in its collection some of the most valuable clocks and watches manufactured during the 18th and 19th centuries. They are not only timepieces of the Qing emperors but also objects of superb craftsmanship. The more than 150 clocks and watches contained in this book are made by masters from Britain, Japan, France, Switzerland, Italy, the United States and China. Each picture is accompanied by an introduction written by specialists from the Palace Museum, describing the design, structure and special characteristics of each watch or clock.
Buddhist Sculptures of the Longxing Temple, Qingzhou City
Museum of Qingzhou City
Jinan: Shandong Fine Arts Press, 2000. 193 pages.
ISBN 7-5330-1320-4/J · 1319
The book contains over 100 masterpieces of the Longxing Temple. They are stone statues of Buddha, Bodhisattva and flying Apsaras, varying in styles and schools, dating from the Northern Wei Dynasty to the Northern Song Dynasty. Important photos are accompanied by introductory texts written by specialists.
Qilu Folk Arts
Chief editor: Kong Xinmiao
Jinan: Shandong Pictorial Publishing House, 2005. Size: 140×203mm; 209 pages.
ISBN 7-80603-986-4
Qilu (which approximately refers to today's Shandong Province) culture is extensive and profound. From the unique angle of folk plastic arts, this book shows the beauty of various forms of plastic arts in Shandong Province. It covers a wide range, from the pottery, eaves tile, stone carvings and Buddhist arts of the ancient times, to the New Year pictures, paper-cuts, clay figures, printing and dyeing, Shandong embroidery, handwoven cloth, kites and wooden figures.
Folksongs and Paper-cuts (Chinese-English)
Compiled by Hei Jianguo
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2003. Hardcover; size: 220×200mm; 94 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-119-03188-0
The loess plateau has bred the people of northern Shaanxi Province, who are hardworking, courageous, resolute and creative. The treasure of cultural relics -- Northern Shaanxi folk songs and paper-cuts -- have been created and handed down by them from ancient times. Like a blast of northwest wind, folk songs that originated on the loess plateau have spread over the whole of China. And the traditional folk art of Northern Shaanxi paper-cuts has evoked tremendous admiration among people who have seen them. The paper-cuts and folk songs included in this book record the life, pursuit and dreams of the ordinary people over the centuries.
Paintings of Wu Guanzhong
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 370×260mm; four volumes (270 pages, 246 pages, 289 pages, 302 pages).
ISBN 7-108-01961-2
This book contains more than 500 representative works of Wu Guanzhong, carefully selected by the painter himself.
Sculptures of the Sui and Tang Dynasties (Ancient Chinese Fine Arts Series) (Monograph)
Lang Tianyong
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2004. Size: 140×203mm; 64 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1498-1
All forms of arts of the Sui and Tang Dynasties are marked by the signs of prosperity, especially sculptures, such as the religious sculptures and tri-color pottery figurines. The book gives a brief account of the development of sculpture of the Sui and Tang dynasties, and comments on the representative works.
Figure Paintings of the Song Dynasty (Ancient Chinese Fine Arts Series) (Monograph)
Compiled by Li Zheng
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2004. 64 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1500-7
The author summarizes the complexity and diversity of the figure paintings of the Five Dynasties and Song Dynasty, and appraises the representative works.
Illustrated Manual of the History of Ancient Chinese Calligraphy (Monograph)
Wo Xinghua
Shanghai: Shanghai People's Publishing House, 2002. Hardcover; 175 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-208-04156-3
The book is excellent in pictures and language, suiting both refined and popular tastes. According to the style of calligraphy, it is divided into seven parts: oracle bone inscriptions, inscriptions on ancient bronze objects, seal character, official script, regular script, running script and cursive hand.
The Art of Miniature Bonsai (Monograph)
Bonsai artist: Lin Sanhe; photos by Mei Xinghuan; poems and text by Lin Sanhong
Shanghai: Shanghai Science and Technology Education Press, 2004. Size: 140×203mm; 96 pages: 100 illustrations/volume.
ISBN 7-5428-3474-6
This book consists of six chapters. After a general introduction, it discusses commonly used varieties, different styles, the making of a bonsai and how to take care of it. It is divided into four special themes -- spring, summer, autumn and winter. It contains 60 photos of bonsai works.
Rare Folk New Year Pictures of Weifang
Compiled by Hanting District Cultural Bureau of Weifang City, and Shandong Pictorial Publishing House
Jinan: Shandong Pictorial Publishing House, 1999. Hardcover; size: 370×260mm; 276 pages.
ISBN 7-80603-386-6
A Sequel to Rare Folk New Year Pictures of Weifang (Chinese-English)
Chief editors: Ma Zhiqiang, Peng Xinglin; edited by Publicity Department of Weifang Municipal Committee of the CPC and Shandong Pictorial Publishing House
Jinan: Shandong Pictorial Publishing House, 2003. Hardcover; 298 pages.
ISBN 7-80603-709-8
This book contains more than 380 rare New Year pictures dating from the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period, varying in subject matter and printing and painting methods. It is divided into five parts -- celestial being & Buddha, figure & legend, story of traditional opera, landscape & flower, beauty & children. Printing and painting methods include block printing of Yangjiabu, ash-patting in Gaomi County, half-painting, half-printing and meticulous painting by hand.
The Patchwork Art of Shaanxi Province
Feng Shanyun
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2003. Hardcover; size: 210×190mm; 94 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-119-03073-6
Patchwork originated from the needlework of women of the northern Shaanxi Province. They learned to turn useless patches into pictures of animals and plants, adding a touch of beauty to life. The book introduces nearly 90 such artistic works, dealing with subject matters of traditional culture, folklore and present life. They reflect the keen feelings of people living on the Loess Plateau and on the bank of the Yellow River. Besides Chinese-English edition, there is a Chinese-German edition as well.
The Cultural Series of the Hebei Province (Four Vols)
Compiled by Wang Sufang and others
Shijiazhuang: Hebei Education Press, 2002.
ISBN 7-5434-4828~4831
This series is composed of four volumes -- Mural Paintings of Pilu Temple, The Art of Dingzhou Porcelain, History of Chengde's Imperial Summer Resort, and Secrets of the State of Zhongshan. The mural paintings of the Pilu Temple take an important position in ancient Chinese murals; its artistic value is said to be of the same level as that of the Yongle (Perpetual Joy) Palace murals. Dingzhou Kiln, famous for producing fine white porcelain, is known as one of the Famous Five Kilns of the Song Dynasty (the other four are Ru, Guan, Ge and Jun kilns). Chengde's Imperial Summer Resort is the largest imperial garden in the Chinese history, with lakes, hills and palaces merging into a beautiful scene. The cultural relics of the State of Zhongshan amazed archaeological, art and literary circles soon after they were excavated.
Paper-cuts of Yuan Quanyou
Yuan Quanyou
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 255 pages.
ISBN 7-108-02081-5
This book contains over 600 pieces of paper-cuts done by Yuan Quanyou, who specializes in the history of music. These paper-cuts fall into six categories -- old works, celebrations, music & dancing, cultural relics, flowers and plants, and others. Each paper-cut is accompanied by a introductory text. It also contributes to the sorting out of designs of traditional arts and crafts.
Farewell Tradition (III, IV) (Farewell Tradition Series)
Lu Shengzhong
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 255 pages.
ISBN 7-108-02081-5
ISBN 7-108-02082-3
Lü Shengzhong, the professor of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, has been engaged in the collecting, sorting out and study of folk arts for many years, and has published Farewell Tradition Series, which is regarded as a museum of traditional culture. These two books use over 100 elegant pictures, accompanied by text, to show the beauty of folk arts and organize, discriminate and clarify the basic concepts. They are of interest to both researchers and general readers.
Paintings of Zhang Daqian
Drawn by Zhang Daqian
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2003. Hardcover; 216 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1532-5
The book contains the paintings drawn by Zhang Daqian at the age of 32, which are the only existing works of his early years. Giving valuable first-hand reference for his artistic journey, it has become an indispensable part in the study of Zhang Daqian.
Gilt-Bronze Sculptures of Buddha (Selected Gilt-Bronze Sculptures of Tibetan Buddhism)
Compiled by Chinese Cultural Relics Circulation Coordination Center
Beijing: People's Fine Arts Publishing House, 2003. Size: 370×260mm; 60 pages.
ISBN 7-102-02642-0
Buddhist sculptures are made of various materials, including clay, wood, stone and gilt-bronze. Of Tibetan Buddhist sculptures, gilt-bronze ones are most popular, representing the art of Tibetan sculptures. Neighboring the continents of Central Asia and South Asia, Tibet is at the intersection of Chinese, Indian and Central Asian cultures. Drawing on other forms of art, Tibetan artists made the gilt-bronze sculptures of Buddha. They are old, large in number with a distinctive style. The book contains 27 Tibetan gilt-bronze sculptures of Buddha from the late 10th century to 18th century, all accompanied by detailed background introductions.
Gilt-Bronze Sculptures of Bodhisattva (Selected Gilt-Bronze Sculptures of Tibetan Buddhism)
Compiled by Chinese Cultural Relics Circulation Coordination Center
Beijing: People's Fine Arts Publishing House, 2003. Size: 370×260mm; 60 pages.
ISBN 7-102-02644-7
Buddhist sculptures are made of various materials, including clay, wood, stone and gilt-bronze. Of Tibetan Buddhist sculptures, gilt-bronze ones are most popular, representing the art of Tibetan sculptures. Drawing on other forms of art, Tibetan artists made the gilt-bronze sculptures of Buddha. They are old, large in number with a distinctive style. The book contains 27 Tibetan gilt-bronze sculptures of Bodhisattva from the late 10th century to 18th century, all accompanied by detailed background introductions.
Tangka Paintings: An Illustrated Manual of the Tibetan Epic Gesar
Jangbian Gyaco and Zhou Aiming
Beijing: China Pictorial Publishing House, 2003. 207 pages; with color illustrations.
ISBN 7-80024-698-1
Gesar is the world's longest epic, widely circulated on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and loved by Tibetans. Tangka painting is distinctly Tibetan, quite different from traditional Chinese paintings or Western oil paintings. The book uses tangka paintings to tell stories of the great epic Gesar.
The Study on the Artistic History of Chinese Zoroastrianism
Jiang Boqin
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 335 pages.
ISBN 7-108-02080-7
In recent years, Zoroastrianism study has been very active in the research on the Silk Road. The book focuses on the newly excavated stone relief, murals, sculptures, fabrics and architectures of Zoroastrianism to study its history, waking up the art soul in the graves from its 1,000-year-long sleep, and revealing the interrelationship between Zoroastrianism and Chinese civilization.
Chinese Knot Series (Ten Vols)
Chief editor: Feng Jicai
Shijiazhuang: Hebei Children's Publishing House, 2004.
ISBN 7-5376-2847-5~2856-4
This series is composed of two parts -- Folk Literature (five volumes) and Folk Arts (five volumes). Folk Literature consists of fairy tales, legends, stories, fables and jokes which spread far and wide among the people. While Folk Arts gives a concise and lively introduction to the histories, techniques, artists, representative works and artistic characteristics of New Year picture, shadow play, paper-cut, kite and mask with the help of a large number of beautiful pictures.
Collected Works of Tibetan Buddhist Sculptures
Compiled by Jin Weinuo
Beijing: Beijing Publishing House, 2002. Size: 210×285mm.
ISBN 7-80501-277-X/J · 221
As an important part of the Classified Collection of Chinese Fine Arts, this book is composed of six volumes with more than 1,000 elegant illustrations. Classified according to time and material, it shows in an all-round way the unique charm and development of Tibetan Buddhist sculptures. There are general introductions, plates and explanations of the plates. There is also an index of names of Buddhist sculptures in Chinese, Tibetan and Sanskrit.
The History of Chinese Aesthetics
Zhang Fa
Shanghai: Shanghai People's Publishing House, 2000. Size: 140×203mm; 368 pages.
ISBN 7-208-03505-9/B · 282
This book gives a clear and vivid explanation of the history of Chinese aesthetics. It is lively in style and abundant in data. It can be used as teaching materials for university students. It is also a fundamental reading material for ordinary readers interested in Chinese aesthetics.
Chinese Tree-root Art (Monograph)
Tu Yu
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2004. Hardcover; 159 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1606-2
This book gives a detailed description of the origin, development, raw materials, artistic creation and techniques of Chinese tree-root art, which falls into four categories -- tree-root shaping, carving, furniture made of tree-root and bonsai. From the perspective of environmental protection, it explores the trend of development of tree-root art, laying a theoretical foundation for the establishment of tree-root art discipline.
Art of Chinese Calligraphy (II): Qin and Han Dynasties (Monograph)
Chief editor: Zhang Qiya; edited by Sun Shishu
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2000. Hardcover; 340 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5010-1123-0
The Art of Chinese Calligraphy is a full-length series on the history of Chinese calligraphy. Arranged in chronological order, it reviews the beginning, developing and evolving of Chinese calligraphy. It introduces the calligraphy from the pre-Qin period (770-221BC) to the Republic of China (1912-1949) in nine volumes. This book is the second volume. It gives a brief account of calligraphy of Qin and Han dynasties and contains 280 representative works of that period, including inscriptions carved on stones, works of calligraphy and model calligraphy. The Origin of Chinese Calligraphy written by Zhang Qiya is placed at the beginning of the book, discussing the beginning and developing of Chinese calligraphy.
Art of Chinese Calligraphy (VII): Ming Dynasty (Monograph)
Chief editor: Zhang Qiya; edited by Cui Zhi
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2002. Hardcover; 313 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1254-7
The Art of Chinese Calligraphy is a full-length series on the history of Chinese calligraphy. Arranged in chronological order, it reviews the beginning, developing and evolving of Chinese calligraphy. It introduces the calligraphy from the pre-Qin period (770-221BC) to the Re
public of China (1912-1949) in nine volumes. This book is the seventh volume. It gives a brief account of Ming Dynasty calligraphy and contains 176 representative works of the Ming Dynasty including inscriptions carved on stones, works of calligraphy and model calligraphy. Detailed information of each work of calligraphy such as title, author, size, when it was unearthed, etc. is provided.
Paintings of the Sui and Tang Dynasties (Ancient Chinese Fine Arts Series) (Monograph)
Compiled by Liu Haiqing
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2004. 64 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1499-X
The paintings of the Sui and Tang dynasties mainly consist of rolling reel paintings and murals in tombs. The rolling reel paintings include figure paintings and landscape paintings. And the representative murals are those discovered in the tombs of crown princes Yide and Zhanghuai and Princess Yongtai. The book gives a brief account of Sui-Tang paintings and analyzes important works.
Traditional Painting (English)
Compiled by editorial board of Traditional Painting
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 184×162mm; 112 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03051-5
The origin of Chinese paintings traces back to the prehistoric times. The subject matter of Chinese paintings has changed from animals, plants, and mythic figures to landscape, dancing, war and figures in religious ceremonies. Tools and painting techniques also changed over time. This book uses abundant pictures to explain the backgrounds, medium, tools, subject matter and prominent characteristics of traditional paintings of different periods. Besides the English edition, there is a French edition as well.
Folk Genre Paintings (English)
Compiled by editorial board of Folk Genre Paintings
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 184×162mm; 204 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03028-0
Folk genre painting, also known as farmer's painting, is pungent in style, exaggerated in shape and bright in color, showing a strong local flavor. This book not only shows readers the best folk genre paintings, but also brings back to their mind memories of their childhood, thus refreshing them both physically and mentally. Besides the English edition, there is a German edition as well.
A History of Chinese Painting (English)
Zhang Anzhi
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 140×203mm; 244 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03042-6
Zhang Anzhi has been engaged in the creation, research and teaching of Chinese painting for more than 50 years. Working his way through a vast collection of records, the author classifies the material systematically. The author even probes early man's understanding and concept of painting by examining pictures mentioned in mythology and legends, and painted on unearthed relics. As he recounts the long history of Chinese painting, he defines its traditions through the ages, beginning with pictures drawn by men of the Neolithic period, through the successive dynasties, to modern and contemporary Chinese paintings which have inherited and developed these traditions. The book contains a wealth of data of both academic and common interest.
Ancient Sculpture (English)
Liao Pin
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 184×162mm; 112 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03049-3
The art of sculpture emerged in China along with the first glimmerings of civilization. This book is excellent in both pictures and language, introducing the history, background and characteristics of Chinese sculpture. There are a lot of representative sculptural works contained in the book, accompanied by detailed explanations.
Fascinating Stage Arts (English)
Bao Chengjie
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 184×162mm; 112 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03053-1
This book introduces the origin and history of the stage arts unique to China. It covers playwrights and their works, the various types of stage arts, performance patterns, types of roles, famous actors, costumes and makeup, and so on. Giving a full and accurate account of the stage arts and their cultural value, the book is written in a lively style with elegant illustrations. Besides the English edition, there is a French edition, too.
Traditional Chinese Costumes (English)
Yuan Jieying
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 184×162mm; 108 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03058-2
This book is mainly a pictorial depiction of the traditional Chinese costumes worn by royalty, government officials, warriors, nobility, ordinary people and ethnic groups. Arranged in the time order, it introduces the characteristics and changes of traditional Chinese costumes, as well as the influences of social, economic and political factors. Besides the English edition, there is a French edition, too.
Folk Handicrafts (English)
Lu Zhongmin
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 184×162mm; 108 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03117-1
Folk handicrafts are manifested in various forms, including paper-cuts, embroidery, dough figurines, toys, carvings, shadow plays, printed and dyed fabrics, masks, puppet shows, lanterns, weaving and pottery and porcelain. This book is excellent in both pictures and language, giving a full account of folk crafts. For those who are interested in Chinese folk culture and art, it is an indisputable must.
Early Blue and White Porcelain of China
Compiled by Ning Zhichao
Beijing: People's Fine Arts Publishing House, 2004. Size: 320×260mm; 97 pages.
ISBN 7-102-03052-5
Chinese blue and white porcelain first appeared as early as in the Tang Dynasty, and reached its peak in the Yuan and Ming dynasties. The author has made an inspection tour of various museums in Europe, and established academic exchanges with them. His in-depth research has proved that the origin of blue and white porcelain is rooted in China. More than 800 illustrations are contained in the book, many of which are shown to the public for the first time.
The History of Chinese Decorative Patterns
Chief editors: Tian Zibing, Wu Shusheng and Tian Qing
Beijing: Higher Education Press, 2003. 435 pages.
ISBN 7-04-013542-6
So far, this book is the only one in China to systematically organize and study the decorative patterns of all previous dynasties. It quotes more than 500 historical documents, accompanied by about 600 precious photographs. The book is of great academic and historical value.
The History of Chinese Taoist Stone Carvings
Hu Wenhe
Beijing: Higher Education Press, 2004. Two volumes (300 pages, 467 pages).
ISBN 7-04-013908-1
The Taoist stone carvings contained in the book fall into three categories: steles and statues dating from the Northern dynasties to the Sui and Tang dynasties, niches dating from Sui and Tang dynasties to the Song Dynasty in Bashu (today's Sichuan Province), and Song-Yuan period grottoes located at Longshan Mountain in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. More than a study of stone carvings, it also deals with society, culture, folk custom, religion and aesthetic taste of that time.
A Brief History of Chinese Calligraphy
Chief editor: Wang Yong
Beijing: Higher Education Press, 2004. 292 pages; with color illustrations.
ISBN 7-04-014173-6
This book traces the origin and development of the history of Chinese calligraphy. The author tries to find the factors that give Chinese calligraphy its enduring charm by exploring the innermost world of the great ancient calligraphers. With the latest and most complete historical documents, it explores the history and tradition of calligraphy.
A Concise Edition of Illustrated Manual on the History of Chinese Fine Arts
Chief editors: Zhao Li and He Xilin
Beijing: Higher Education Press, 2004. 299 pages; with color illustrations.
ISBN 7-04-013871-9
The book contains 100 photographs of 1000 works of fine arts. According to chronological order, they are divided into fine arts of the Stone Age, fine arts of Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, fine arts of Qin-Han period, fine arts of Wei, Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties, fine arts of Sui-Tang period and Five Dynasties, fine arts of Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan dynasties, fine arts of Ming and Qing period and modern fine arts. Each photograph is accompanied by a short introductory text.
Traditional Chinese Painting: Silent Poems in Praise of Nature and Human Life
Zhuang Jiayi and Nie Chongzheng
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2000. Size: 184×130mm; 145 pages.
ISBN 7-80113-715-9
This book on Chinese painting traces its origins, development, subject matter, styles, and techniques. It looks at painters representing different historical periods and their works, and provides a basic knowledge of Chinese paintings. The book is available in Chinese, English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian and Arabic.
Peking Opera (Chinese Culture Series)
Xu Chengbei
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 128 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5085-0161-6
Peking Opera is the ultimate symbol of Chinese culture. It is a subject on which author Xu Chengbei has carried out extensive research for many years. His book examines the birth and development of Peking Opera and its folk cultural background, and provides essential information on the many cultural facts of Peking Opera, including anecdotes and stories of the lives of famous Peking Opera performers. The book also includes many elegant photographs of facial make-ups, costumes and famous performers of Peking Opera. The book is available in Chinese, English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese and Russian.
Chinese Calligraphy (Chinese Culture Series)
Chen Ting
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. 127 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5085-0163-2
The book explains this profound art in simple language, and gives simple introduction to the basics of Chinese calligraphy. As a distinguished scholar, the author has been engaged in the study of Chinese calligraphy for many years. Proceeding from the origins of Chinese characters, this book introduces the origins and development of Chinese calligraphy as an art form, its various styles and characteristics, and representative master calligraphers throughout Chinese history. Besides Chinese edition, there are English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese and Russian editions.
Chinese Calligraphy and Techniques
Lan Tie and Zheng Zhao
Beijing: China Youth Press, 2004. 402 pages.
ISBN 7-5006-5541-X/J · 568
This book on Chinese calligraphy is excellent in both pictures and language. It provides detailed information on the development of Chinese calligraphy, lives of famous calligraphers and their important works, theory of appraisement and steps and technique to learn it. It also contains 370 illustrations and models of calligraphy available for readers to copy.
Chinese Painting and Technique (China Series)
Zheng Zhao and Lan Tie
Beijing: China Youth Press, 2004. 310 pages; with color illustrations.
ISBN 7-5006-5468-5/J · 600
This is a popular book about Chinese painting. The chapters are arranged according to the three main types of traditional painting: figure painting, landscape painting and flower-and-bird painting. It introduces nearly 70 important painters of all previous dynasties and over 170 representative works. Covering all the important schools of painters, it is a brief history of Chinese painting. In addition, three chapters are devoted to explaining the characteristics, techniques and appraising of Chinese paintings.
Classical Murals in Chinese Temples (16 Vols)
Chief editor: Jin Weinuo
Shijiazhuang: Hebei Fine Arts Publishing House, 2001. 15 illustrations/volume.
ISBN 7-5310-1648-6~1663-6
This set is composed of 16 volumes: Mural of Xinghua Temple in Jishan County, Shanxi Province; Mural of Qinglong Temple in Jishan County, Shanxi Province; Mural of Guan-yin Temple in Xinjin County, Sichuan Province; Mural of Kaihua Temple in Gaoping County, Shanxi Province; Mural of Shengmu Temple in Fenyang, Shanxi Province; Mural of Guge Kingdom at Ngari, Tibet; Mural of Yanshan Temple in Fanzhi County, Shanxi Province; Mural of Chongfu Temple in Shuozhou, Shanxi Province; Mural of Fahai Temple in Beijing; Mural of Pilu Temple in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province; Mural of Yongan Temple in Hunyuan County, Shanxi Province; Mural of Yongle (Perpetual Joy) Palace in Ruicheng County, Shanxi Province; Mural of Toling Monastery in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet; Mural of Guangsheng Temple in Hongdong County, Shanxi Province; Mural of Jiyi Temple in Xinjiang County, Shanxi Province; Mural of Princess Temple in Fanzhi County, Shanxi Province. Most extant murals were painted after the Song and Yuan dynasties, contributing to the study of paintings of that time. Some murals, marked with prefaces recording the dates and craftsmen, are very useful to the research of painting history.
China Tangshan Shadow Play (Chinese- English)
Wei Liqun
Shijiazhuang: Hebei Fine Arts Publishing House, 2000. 327 pages; with one VCD and a set of shadow play.
ISBN 7-5310-1487-4
This is the first book that gives a full introduction to shadow play, the treasure of folk art. It systematically traces the origin and development of Tangshan shadow play, and explains related folklore and custom. A VCD and a set of shadow play are also contained in the book. Readers will have an all-round view of shadow play, in which artistic shape, background music, performance behind the curtain and move of shadow are blended in perfect harmony.
Paper-cuts of Yuxian County, China
Tang Wen
Shijiazhuang: Hebei Fine Arts Publishing House, 2003. 198 pages; with illustrations; with a box of paper-cuts.
ISBN 7-5310-1830-6
Yuxian County is reputed for its paper-cut, which is unique and simple in shape, exquisite in manufacture with a strong local flavor. It is considered to be a representative of Chinese folk paper-cuts. Composed of six chapters, the book introduces the origin and development of Yuxian paper-cut, its relation with Chinese folk custom and common people's life, artistic characteristics, unique craft, rich contents, famous craftsmen and their works.
Chinese Seal Cutting and Techniques
Ye Yiwei
Beijing: China Youth Press, 2004. Size: 140×203mm; 186 pages.
ISBN 7-5006-5542-8/5 · 569
This book examines in detail the history and development of seal cutting, masters and their works. It gives explanations on how to write the characters, how to arrange them and the technique of carving. It has a list of reference books, tools and materials for beginners. One chapter is devoted to describing how to appreciate seals. The book contains more than 430 illustrations.
Chinese Seal Appreciation
Ye Yiwei
Beijing: China Youth Press, 1996. 286 pages.
ISBN 7-5006-2177-9/J · 154
This book is divided into four chapters: ancient seals, seal cutting techniques, examples of best seals (including seal cutting artists and their works) and monographs. In the chapter on ancient seals (from Warring States Period to Han Dynasty), the author discusses those seals that are classified according to different styles. In the chapters on techniques and examples of best seals, every seal is accompanied by a short text explaining the style of the artist, the content and form of expression.
Chinese Folk Arts
Jin Zhilin
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 139 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0542-5
The long history and broad scope of Chinese folk arts and the superb skills they cultivate have given rise to the epithet "treasures of the Orient." This book is the fruit of its author's personal exploration of Chinese folk arts, in particular paper-cuts, shadow puppets, kites and Nuo opera masks. He gives a brief historical background to each, highlighting folk art techniques and features. The book includes 200 color photographs. Besides the Chinese edition, there is an English edition, too.
Chinese Clothes and Ornaments
Hua Mei
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. Size: 152×222mm; 152 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0540-9
Clothes and ornaments are important facets of any culture, and this book looks at attire and accessories worn by China's ethnic groups throughout history. It is a study that reflects various aspects of Chinese society, such as the prevailing politics, economy, culture, folklore and belief system. It also highlights the strong influence of traditional Chinese customs and etiquette on clothing and ornaments. The book includes 150 color photographs.
Chinese Traditional Costumes and Ornaments (Picture Album)
Zang Yingchun
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2003. 190 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0279-5
This is a photo album of traditional clothes and ornaments worn throughout China's eventful 5,000-year history, planned by a famous model company. The accompanying text details their changing characteristics in the context of era and social background. This book contains nearly 200 photographs and is preferably read together with the Costumes and Ornaments of China's Ethnic Minorities.
Costumes and Ornaments of China's Ethnic Minorities (Picture Album)
Zang Yingchun
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 218 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0379-1
This photo album introduces the costume culture of China's 55 ethnic minorities. It summarizes the characteristics of each ethnic group's costume and ornaments and how they relate to its history, culture, lifestyle and mode of production. The book is divided into three parts: an introduction and sections on men's and women's costume. The book, which contains some 180 photos, is better read along with the Chinese Traditional Costumes and Ornaments.
Chinese Kites (Chinese Folk Handicrafts Series Photo Albums) (Chinese-English)
Chief editor: Zhao Shaohua
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. Size: 181×206mm; 90 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0415-1
This series, consisting of seven books, focuses on the Chinese arts on cloth, masks and shadow puppetry, Chinese ceramics, kites, paper-cuts; masterpieces of contemporary Chinese art; and Qingzhou stone carvings. They reveal the rich and colorful extent of Chinese folk handicrafts, and will help foreign readers gain a better understanding of Chinese folk culture. They can also be used as a reference book for professional fine arts designers.
Contemporary Tibetan Paintings (Picture Album)
The State Council Information Office of China
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2001. Size: 280×290mm; 172 pages.
ISBN 7-80113-703-5
This album contains over 90 representative works by 11 Tibetan painters and one Naxi painter, encompassing new Tibetan paintings, paintings on cloth (modern tangka), woodblock prints and oil paintings. They depict a wide variety of themes and reflect the consummate artistry of contemporary Tibetan paintings. Besides the Chinese edition, there is an English edition, too.
Sculptures of the Qin and Han Dynasties (Ancient Chinese Fine Arts Series) (Monograph)
Compiled by Huang Xiaofeng
Beijing: Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2004. 58 pages.
ISBN 7-5010-1497-3
Sculpture reached its heyday for the first time during the Qin and Han dynasties. Magnificent Qin Dynasty terra cotta warriors and horses, and vigorous Han Dynasty large-scale stone carvings formed the art of sculptures of the Qin and Han dynasties and have far-reaching influence on later generations. The book examines various types of sculptures, such as stone carvings, pottery and bronze statues, wood and jade carvings, etc.
Following the Trail of Lost Music -- An Illustrated History of Chinese Music
Wu Zhao
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1998. Size: 210×285mm; 438 pages.
ISBN 7-5060-1257-X
The book contains about 500 photos of paintings, sculptures and unearthed musical instruments, restoring and tracing ancient Chinese music. It is regarded as a concentrated manual of history of ancient Chinese music. Based on the archaeological discoveries and historical documents, it follows the development of aesthetic ideology of Chinese music, dating from the prehistoric times to the Qing Dynasty. With an emphasis on the origin and evolution of Chinese music, it depicts the all-inclusive characteristics of Chinese music in the background of Chinese-foreign cultural exchanges and its effects on royal and noble music. It's a good book through which one can learn about the cultural history of Chinese music.
Wang Shixiang's Collection
Wang Shixiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 370×260mm; 307 pages.
ISBN 7-108-01778-4
The book comprises works of art collected by Wang Shixiang, an expert on Chinese cultural relics. Accompanied by elegant plates, it introduces background knowledge relating to cultural relics, recalls the experience of their collection, lost crafts, and other relevant things. It is useful to archaeologists, craftsmen, artists and collectors.
