Chinese Folk Designs

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CHINESE FOLK DESIGNS
W.M.Hawley
What has lor cemuries characterized Chinese an so absolutely, what in fact has been generic to it, is the intense belief in the "aliveness" of all things. Subjects depicted in Chinese art, be they animate or inanimate, grow, move, have rhythm and vibrance, change, become in short are endowed with living energy. Nowhere is this more keenly seen or felt than in a relatively minor but nonetheless rich aspect of this art—the hua yang designs, intricate patterns cut freehand from paper in germinating, animistic lines.
Since these designs were conceived as patterns for embroidering common objects, their utilitarian aspect for a long time obscured their real aesthetic value. In fact, despite their strong appeal to the modern eye, this book marks the only collection of this remarkable design work ever published.
All the traditional symbols of Chinese folklore are here, alone or in combination, in 300 selections—the phoenix as well as many other birds,... Tovább

Fülszöveg

CHINESE FOLK DESIGNS
W.M.Hawley
What has lor cemuries characterized Chinese an so absolutely, what in fact has been generic to it, is the intense belief in the "aliveness" of all things. Subjects depicted in Chinese art, be they animate or inanimate, grow, move, have rhythm and vibrance, change, become in short are endowed with living energy. Nowhere is this more keenly seen or felt than in a relatively minor but nonetheless rich aspect of this art—the hua yang designs, intricate patterns cut freehand from paper in germinating, animistic lines.
Since these designs were conceived as patterns for embroidering common objects, their utilitarian aspect for a long time obscured their real aesthetic value. In fact, despite their strong appeal to the modern eye, this book marks the only collection of this remarkable design work ever published.
All the traditional symbols of Chinese folklore are here, alone or in combination, in 300 selections—the phoenix as well as many other birds, flowers including the chrysanthemum and lotus, baskets of flowers, dragons, immortals, imaginary beasts, pearls, landscapes, boats, small animals, coins, insects, serpents, etc.—rendered in striking style. A supplementary chapter explains most of these symbols and depicts many others.
Vibrant, energetic, bold, these long-neglected designs possess not only the stark beauty found in all Chinese art but the basic elements essential to outstanding graphic design. To any type of work dependent on graphic design, from illustrating, advertising, publishing and packaging, to printmaking, pottery, tile and china decorating, and especially needlepoint and embroidery, these unique designs, most photographed full-size, are ideally suited.
Unabridged republication of the original (1949) edition. 300 plates. Supplement by Francess Hawley Seyssel, "160 Chinese Art Symbols." iv + 315pp. X 93/^. 22633-6 Paperbound
A DOVER EDITION DESIGNED FOR YEARS OF USE! We have made every effort to make this the best book possible. Our paper is opaque, with minimal show-through; it will not discolor or become brittle with age. Pages are sewn in signatures, in the method traditionally used for the best books, and will not drop out, as often happens with paperbacks held together with glue. Books open flat for easy reference. The binding will not crack or split. This is a permanent book.
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