China Straw paintings

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Straw paintings
Beauty in the Little things
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Thoughtfully
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Straw paintings are craft objects made by shaping
straw into patterns and representational
images.   By modeling and playing with straw,
people, especially women, started weaving straw
into artistic objects. As time passed, they
acquired more skill in working with straw and a
century ago, created a very specific art, the art
of weaving straw into pictures by using and
combining the natural colours and shades of oats,
barley, rye, wheat, and other grasses. These
"paintings" have become a speciality of China,
Mexico, and Subotica in Serbia and its vicinity
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Straw patchwork is a well-known Chinese art and
boasts a history of over 2000 years, as evidenced
by ancient relics. It traces its roots to folk
art, originating as handicrafts used by local
governments to pay tributes to emperors during
the Sui Dynasty. This artwork constitutes the
essence of Chinese folk art, and has a
distinctive national characteristic
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Straw patchwork owes its popularity to its bright
vibrant colors which does not fade and its
simple, lifelike designs. The artifact is a
combination of primitive simplicity and elegance
of exquisite craftsmanship. Furthermore, it is
able to retain its original texture and color for
up to thousands of years without aging or fading
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This ancient art disappeared for awhile but was
soon revived in the 1970s, when these ancient
straw patchwork relics were discovered. The
straw patchwork, with its excellent detailing
showcasing the works of talented Chinese artists,
are highly enjoyed and appreciated by both the
Chinese and Westerners.
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The straw patchwork is used to both decorate and
beautify homes and offices, and is also often
given as gifts.
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The peony the king of the flowers
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Then what is wheat straw? Wheat straw has long
been regarded as a sacred object in Chinese
beliefs. It is said that Liu Xiu, the Dong Han
Dynasty emperor, was hunted by his enemies before
he ascended the throne. He had no choice but to
hide in wheat straw, which immediately changed
into wood to protect him.
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Since patchwork wheat straw has been considered
a symbol of good fortune. So, the Chinese people
made wheat straw patchwork a unique art form
devoted to the royal court
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Lady of Guo Country Goes Sightseeing in Spring by
Liu, has been collected by the Great Hall of the
People
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Mrs. Chang - Ask God (Tian Wen), 70x120cm
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Mrs. Chang - Light and song on the moon (85x115cm)
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Mrs. Chang - Wooden snow (70x90cm)
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Mrs. Chang Awakening (70x90cm)
Mrs. Chang - Birds and flowers (68x58cm)
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Mrs. Chang The thousand- hand Bodhisattva
Mrs. Chang - Buddha (80x60cm)
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Mrs. Chang Blue rose (90x130cm)
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Mrs. Chang The blue bird in June(70x90cm)
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Mrs. Chang - Time Light
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Mrs. Chang - The Watcher in the wheat (85cm x
115cm)
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Modem pieces are produced by combining modern
production techniques with the traditional
techniques
Mrs. Chang Moon on String, 79x90cm
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Mrs. Chang - Fairies playing music
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Modern art techniques are applied in the
manufacturing process, for example, evaporation,
dissection and ironing. But it is filled with a
rich Chinese countryside flavor
Mrs. Chang Li Hua in spring, 70x90cm
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Mrs. Chang Morning Sun (70x90cm)
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Mrs. Chang - God taking, 96x166cm
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Mrs. Chang - Snow in South Wind (70x90cm)
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The final products portray Chinese flowers,
birds, worms, landscapes, buildings, people and
fashions.
Mrs. Chang the thorn birds, abstract, 70x90cm
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The quality of the workman ship combined
with outstanding artistry further contributes
to the work's lasting value
Mrs. Chang Lily (70x90cm)
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Mrs. Chang Tian Yu, 100x150cm
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Mrs. Chang Nirvana
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2015
Sound Teresa Teng - Deng Lijun Tian
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