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The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting - (Bollingen) Annotated by Mai-Mai Sze (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting - (Bollingen) Annotated by Mai-Mai Sze (Paperback)

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  • Originally published as Volume 2 of The Tao of Painting, this is the first English translation of the famous Chinese handbook, the "Chieh Tzu Yüan Hua Chuan" (original, 1679-1701).
  • Author(s): Mai-Mai Sze
  • 648 Pages
  • Art, Techniques
  • Series Name: Bollingen

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Originally published as Volume 2 of The Tao of Painting, this is the first English translation of the famous Chinese handbook, the "Chieh Tzu Yüan Hua Chuan" (original, 1679-1701). Mai-mai Sze has translated and annotated the texts of instructions, discussions of the fundamentals of painting, notes on the preparation of colors, and chief editorial prefaces.



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"The Mustard Seed Garden will always be one of the greatest manuals of the most marvellous painting the world has ever known, and one cannot be too grateful for having it, with its commentary, available in English."-- "Journal of the Royal Central Asian Society"
Dimensions (Overall): 8.43 Inches (H) x 8.57 Inches (W) x 1.35 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 648
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Techniques
Series Title: Bollingen
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Theme: Watercolor Painting
Format: Paperback
Author: Mai-Mai Sze
Language: English
Street Date: March 21, 1978
TCIN: 83595269
UPC: 9780691018195
Item Number (DPCI): 247-80-4675
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.35 inches length x 8.57 inches width x 8.43 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.5 pounds
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Q: What is the main subject of the book?

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  • A: The book focuses on watercolor painting techniques and instructions, along with discussions on fundamentals and color preparation.

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Q: What kind of format does this book come in?

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  • A: The book is available in paperback format, making it lightweight and easy to handle.

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Q: Is this book intended for beginners or advanced painters?

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  • A: This book is suitable for individuals aged 22 and up, indicating it may be more suited for serious learners and artists.

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Q: What is the historical significance of the original handbook?

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  • A: The original handbook, called Chieh Tzu Yan Hua Chuan, dates back to 1679-1701 and is a significant Chinese artistic manual.

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Q: Who is the author of this manual?

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  • A: The author of this manual is Mai-Mai Sze, who translated and annotated the original texts.

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