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Immerse yourself in the beauty of the four seasons through the art of Chinese paper quilling. Each season, with its distinct charm- spring' s vibrant greens, summer' s blazing colors, autumn' s golden glow, and winter' s snowy white- is captured in exquisite paper quilling works that celebrate nature' s ever-changing beauty. Thanks to the material' s natural elasticity and flexibility, paper quilling allows the artist a limitless range of expression. Through bold, colorful lines and intricate designs, the paper quilling works presented in this book vividly express the essence of China' s 24 solar terms, offering a fresh perspective on nature' s cycles. In addition to stunning artwork, this book provides a wealth of knowledge on Chinese art forms, terminology, and techniques. You' ll learn quilling methods that go beyond tradition, allowing you to create your own seasonal masterpieces. Step-by-step instructions guide you in re-creating these breathtaking pieces, while cultural insights into the 24 solar terms deepen your appreciation of this timeless practice. Whether you' re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this book offers everything you need to explore and master this unique art form.

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Born in 1948, Zhu Liqun is a senior Master of Arts and Crafts, a member of the Shanghai Society for the Study of Folk Literature and Art, a member of the Shanghai Arts and Crafts Association, and director of the Paper Art Professional Committee. Working in art and industrial design for over 30 years, he has won many awards at large art design contests in China. Zhu Liqun Paper Arts Museum, formally launched in June 2010 in Shanghai, displays thousands of works of paper art including furniture, lamps, sculpture, decorative carvings in relief, and human figures. All were designed and created by Zhu Liqun and his team over a span of ten years. Their innovative practice has led to the growth and spread of paper art to other fields, and they have also published Paper Quilling: Chinese Style, Paper Relief: Chinese Style and Paper Collage: Chinese Style. Born in 1948, Zhu Liqun is a senior Master of Arts and Crafts, a member of the Shanghai Society for the Study of Folk Literature and Art, a member of the Shanghai Arts and Crafts Association, and director of the Paper Art Professional Committee. Working in art and industrial design for over 30 years, he has won many awards at large art design contests in China. Zhu Liqun Paper Arts Museum, formally launched in June 2010 in Shanghai, displays thousands of works of paper art including furniture, lamps, sculpture, decorative carvings in relief, and human figures. All were designed and created by Zhu Liqun and his team over a span of ten years. Their innovative practice has led to the growth and spread of paper art to other fields, and they have also published Paper Quilling: Chinese Style, Paper Relief: Chinese Style and Paper Collage: Chinese Style.

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