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Classic of Mountains and Seas - Chinese Ink Painting Volume 1

Reference: 9787559629975

Condition: New product

Shen Xin - Classic of Mountains and Seas - Chinese Ink Painting Volume 1

120 pictures of ancient fantasy animals - Volume 2 is also available!

TEXT IN CHINESE

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To be shipped early 2025

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Schrijver	ShenXin
Uitgeverij	ArtPage
Bindend	Softcover
Aantal pagina's	272
Hoogte (cm)	23
Breedte (cm)	17
Dikte (cm)	2
Gewicht (kg)	0.65
Taal	Chinese
Datum van publicatie	2019
ISBN	978-7-5596-2997-5

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About the book

The Classic of Mountains and Seas, also known as Shanhai jing is a Chinese classic text and a compilation of mythic geography and beasts. The text is largely a fabulous geographical and cultural account of pre-Qin China as well as a collection of Chinese mythology.

Between Chinese tradition and creation, discover this fantasy bestiary full of elegance and mystery that takes inspiration from the creatures of the Shanhai jing. The artist - Shen Xin's drawings are incredibly detailed; the creatures seem all the more alive, showing their ferocity and power to take the reader on a magical and an unequalled journey.

To learn more about the Shanhai jing check out its wikipedia page.

About the artist

Shen Xin is a Chinese ink painting artist, is renowned for his profound understanding and innovation in Chinese traditional culture and art. Throughout his diverse career, Shen Xin has made his mark in the fields of animation and game development, eventually evolving into a highly influential artist focused on exploring and disseminating the ancient civilization of the East through ink art.

You can find the artist on his social networks: Artstation