1. Bound by Devotion.
- Author
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Li Xiaoyang
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WASTE paper , *WOODCUTTING (Printmaking) , *ART exhibitions , *EXHIBITIONS ,TANG dynasty, China, 618-907 - Abstract
Zhang Xiaodong, a Chinese artist, has revived the ancient technique of dragon-scale bookbinding, which was popular during the Tang Dynasty. This technique involves creating books that resemble Chinese dragons, with each page appearing like a scale. Zhang has dedicated himself to mastering this art form and has completed eight dragon-scale bookbinding works. He has also integrated this technique with accordion binding and created a version of the classic Chinese novel A Dream of Red Mansions. Zhang's innovative approach has gained recognition, and he has also explored other paper-based art forms, such as qianye. He believes that ancient bookbinding techniques provide new possibilities for the future of print publishing. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024