Goddesses, Spirits, and Beauties: A Journey Through the Myths of Ancient China
29.99 €
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Goddesses, Spirits, and Beauties: A Journey Through the Myths of Ancient China
29.99 €
This artbook is a large-scale project by artist and writer Xi Wang, offering a new interpretation of ancient Chinese myths. The main source of inspiration was the "Book of Mountains and Seas" (Shan Hai Jing).
Xi Wang transforms ferocious spirits and monsters into captivating women who combine fragility with power. The nine-tailed fox, the winged dragon Yinglong, and the Jingwei bird are presented as mysterious beauties, revealing the duality of nature. This book brings together the results of her seven-year work, comprising over one hundred works. In addition to the spirits of the "Book of Mountains and Seas," the book takes readers through the worlds of flowers and fish, the Dunhuang frescoes, Liao Zhai's "Strange Stories," and the cycle of the seasons.
Xi Wang, as both an artist and a lyricist, explores the symbolism of each work. A new translation of the classic texts from Chinese was completed for the book, ensuring a more accurate and contemporary interpretation.
This publication bridges ancient mythology and contemporary art, a true treasure for connoisseurs of Chinese culture and exquisite visual aesthetics.
Xi Wang transforms ferocious spirits and monsters into captivating women who combine fragility with power. The nine-tailed fox, the winged dragon Yinglong, and the Jingwei bird are presented as mysterious beauties, revealing the duality of nature. This book brings together the results of her seven-year work, comprising over one hundred works. In addition to the spirits of the "Book of Mountains and Seas," the book takes readers through the worlds of flowers and fish, the Dunhuang frescoes, Liao Zhai's "Strange Stories," and the cycle of the seasons.
Xi Wang, as both an artist and a lyricist, explores the symbolism of each work. A new translation of the classic texts from Chinese was completed for the book, ensuring a more accurate and contemporary interpretation.
This publication bridges ancient mythology and contemporary art, a true treasure for connoisseurs of Chinese culture and exquisite visual aesthetics.