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The practical art of Chinese brush painting / by Pauline Cherrett.

By: Publication details: Sterling, 2004 New York :Description: 176 p. 28 cmISBN:
  • 1402707746 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): Summary: Pauline Cherett, critically acclaimed for her first book on Chinese brush painting, offers a followup for artists who want to learn more. Using dozens of projects and exquisite full-color illustrations, Cherett explains the "six canons" of Chinese painting; the basic materials (the "four treasures"); various strokes; composition, including the meticulous and the freestyle; and other interesting effects. Try painting flowers; birds, such as red crowned cranes; fruits and vegetables, animals, figures, landscapes, and more.
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Books Books American University in Dubai American University in Dubai Main Collection ND 2068 .C45 2003 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 658344

Pauline Cherett, critically acclaimed for her first book on Chinese brush painting, offers a followup for artists who want to learn more. Using dozens of projects and exquisite full-color illustrations, Cherett explains the "six canons" of Chinese painting; the basic materials (the "four treasures"); various strokes; composition, including the meticulous and the freestyle; and other interesting effects. Try painting flowers; birds, such as red crowned cranes; fruits and vegetables, animals, figures, landscapes, and more.

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