內容簡介
中國民間美術的歷史長、範疇多、技藝精,被譽為“東方的珍寶”。本書作者深入民間考察、調研,搜集了大量的*手資料。他在書中從中國傳統哲學的角度,介紹中國民間美術一些有代表性的領域,如剪紙、皮影、風箏、儺戲面具等,內容涉及這些民間美術品類的發展簡況、工藝和藝術特點、時代和民俗背景,並談及與之相關的審美鋻賞常識。
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 papercuts, shadow puppets, kites and Nuo opera masks. He gives a brief historical background to each, highlighting folk art techniques and features.