[Japan] Mitsuya Anno / Beijing October Literature and Art Publishing House /October 1, 2017
"China's Street Markets: Beijing/Datong/Luoyang/Xi'an" is a beautiful collection of paintings by Japanese artist Mitsumasa Anno, recording his travels to several important historical and cultural cities in China in 1985. With his unique artistic perspective, Mitsumasa Anno captured the daily life and traditional style of the streets and alleys in these cities through forty watercolor paintings. These paintings not only show the market life in Beijing, Datong, Luoyang and Xi'an, but also delicately depict China's architecture, scenery and human feelings. Each painting in the book is accompanied by Mitsumasa Anno's elegant and insightful text, making readers feel as if they can travel through time and space and experience the Chinese streets of that era in person. The combination of these texts and paintings not only records the forgotten traditional beauty, but also reflects the author's deep understanding and respect for Chinese traditional culture. Mitsumasa Anno's trip to China was not only a process of artistic creation, but also a journey of cultural exchange and spiritual dialogue. His works provide a window for readers who are interested in Chinese history and culture, allowing people to glimpse China at that time and feel the unique charm of those ancient streets. This book is not only a valuable collection for art lovers, but also an important source of information for understanding traditional Chinese culture.
Chinese Street MarketBeijingSection 1: Morning in Beijing - Breakfast Culture: Popularity of special breakfasts such as noodles with soybean paste and bean juice. - Morning Market Scene: Bustling market, various small stalls selling breakfast. - Citizen Life: Describes the ordinary but life-filled morning of citizens. Section 2: Hutong Exploration - Labyrinth-like Hutong: Unique street layout of Beijing&39;s old city. - Siheyuan Style: The charm of traditional architecture and the living scenes of residents. - Modern Changes: Changes in Hutong culture and lifestyle with the development of the city. Section 3: Temple Fair Experience - Cultural Activities: Folk performances, artworks and food stalls at the temple fair. - Festival Atmosphere: The excitement and festivity of the temple fair during the Spring Festival. - Folk Beliefs: Temple fairs are important occasions for the expression of folk beliefs. DatongSection 1: Shadow of the Ancient City Wall - Historical Relics: The history and current status of the Datong Ancient City Wall. - Life under the city wall: various activities carried out by residents under the ancient city wall. Section 2: The shock of Yungang Grottoes - Artistic Treasures: The artistic value of the Buddha statues in Yungang Grottoes. - Cultural Influence: The cultural heritage of grotto art to the local area and even China. Section 3: The past of Shanxi merchants - Commercial Glory: The commercial achievements of Shanxi merchants in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. - Architectural Style: The traditional architectural style and life philosophy of the Shanxi merchants&39; courtyards. LuoyangSection 1: Peony City - Flower Festival Spectacular: The city&39;s appearance and activities during the Peony Cultural Festival. - Planting History: The planting tradition of peonies in China, especially in Luoyang. Section 2: White Horse Temple and Longmen Grottoes - Buddhist Holy Land: The significance of White Horse Temple and Longmen Grottoes in the spread of Buddhism. - Artistic Treasures: The stone carving art and historical changes of Longmen Grottoes. Section 3: Luoyang Old Street - Market Culture: Daily life on the old street and the livelihood of small vendors. - Food tradition: Luoyang’s special snacks and the culture of water feasts. Xi’anSection 1: Terracotta Warriors- Archaeological Discoveries: The discovery process and historical significance of the Terracotta Warriors of the Qin Shihuang Mausoleum. - Heritage Protection: The challenges faced in the protection and display of cultural relics such as the Terracotta Warriors. Section 2: The Taste of Muslim Street- Food Paradise: An introduction to the diverse food culture of Muslim Street. - Stories of the Muslims: The life and history of the Hui people in Xi’an. Section 3: Memories of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda- Tang Dynasty Architecture: The historical background and architectural features of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. - Cultural Landmark: The cultural status and modern functions of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the ancient capital of Xi’an.
For the book "China's Street Markets", I have selected the following wonderful sentences or paragraphs. These sentences or paragraphs are profound, unique in perspective, beautiful in language, full of wisdom, or creative, and I hope they can meet your needs. 1. "In the streets and alleys of China, history and reality are intertwined into a flowing picture." Style: profound in meaning This sentence profoundly summarizes the unique charm of China's street markets. The fusion of history and reality makes every street seem to have life. * 2. "The vendors selling candied haws string together so many sweet childhood memories." Style: rich in emotion A simple sentence evokes countless readers' beautiful memories of their childhood, and the emotion is sincere and moving. * 3. "Beijing's hutongs, like the cultural context of the city, carry the stories of the long years." Style: beautiful in language Using "context" to describe hutongs is both beautiful and appropriate, and vividly shows the historical weight of Beijing's hutongs. * 4. "In the market of Datong, you can find traces left by time." Style: Unique perspective Describing the market from the perspective of time is novel and unique, which is thought-provoking. * 5. "Under the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, the bustling market and the thousand-year silence complement each other." Style: Sharp contrast By contrasting the bustling market and the thousand-year silence, the unique charm of Luoyang street market is highlighted. * 6. "In the Muslim Street of Xi'an, every step is a scene, every meal is a taste, all of which are history." Style: Full of wisdom This sentence cleverly uses the rhetoric of parallelism and antithesis, and wisely shows the historical heritage and food culture of the Muslim Street of Xi'an. * 7. "The hawking sounds in the street market are the most down-to-earth music of the city." Style: Creative Comparing the hawking sounds in the street market to music is creative and imaginative, and vividly shows the liveliness and vitality of the street market. * 8. "In the streets and alleys, every bluestone slab seems to tell a story of the past." Style: Delicate and meticulous Paying attention to details such as the bluestone slabs on the street market shows the author's delicate observation and sensitivity. * 9. "China's street market is a colorful palette of life." Style: Vivid metaphor Using a palette to metaphor the street market vividly shows the richness and diversity of China's street markets. * 10. "Walking through the street market, it seems that you can hear the echo of history." Style: Abstract meaning Through the abstract expression of "hearing the echo of history", the meaning is profound and shows the historical weight of the street market. * 11. "The fireworks on the street market are the most soothing human warmth." Style: Sentimental and romantic Using "smoke and fire" to describe the street market, it expresses the warmth and comfort that the street market brings to people in a sentimental and romantic way. * 12. "In the street market, you can find all the answers to life." Style: concise and clear A simple and clear sentence, but it contains a profound philosophy of life. * 13. "The street market is a microcosm of the city and a carrier of culture." Style: authoritative and professional The significance of the street market is explained from the perspective of the city and culture, showing the author's professionalism and profound insights. * 14. "Every street has its own story and character." Style: personification Through the use of personification, the street is given life and character, making the street image more vivid and lively. * 15. "Walking in the street market is like reading a thick history book." Style: Appropriate analogy Comparing walking in the street market to reading a history book, the analogy aptly shows the historical charm and cultural heritage of the street market. * 16. "Every delicacy in the street market is the taste memory of a city." Style: Combination of abstract and concrete Combining the food with the taste memory of the city, it shows the unique charm of street food in both concrete and abstract ways. * 17. "In the street market, you can meet the most authentic China." Style: Plain and unadorned This simple and unadorned sentence reveals the importance of street markets in understanding Chinese culture. * 18. "The street market is the pulse of the city, beating with the rhythm of life." Style: Abstract meaning The two abstract concepts of "pulse" and "rhythm" are used to imply the importance and vitality of the street market. * 19. "In the bustling street market, I found a long-lost sense of belonging." Style: Personal feelings Starting from the perspective of personal feelings, it expresses the sense of belonging and identity that the street market brings to people. * 20. "China's street market is a book that you can never finish reading." Style: Summary and sublimation Using "a book that you can never finish reading" to summarize China's street market is both a sublimation of the previous content and a praise of the infinite charm of the street market. *
Title: A Japanese artist exploring Chinese street markets - Mitsumasa Anno Mitsumasa Anno, an artist from Japan, presents us with vivid pictures of Chinese street markets with his unique perspective and delicate brushstrokes.< This article will introduce this talented author from multiple perspectives and take you into his artistic world.
Over time, his artistic talent was gradually recognized by the world, and he began to get involved in international art exhibitions and book creation.<
His works, the "Street Markets in China" series of books, are set in Chinese cities such as Beijing, Datong, Luoyang and Xi'an.< Through delicate illustrations and vivid texts, they show the prosperity and charm of Chinese street markets.
These books have not only been well received in Japan, but also won wide acclaim internationally.<
His illustration style is unique, combining Eastern and Western art elements to form an artistic language that transcends culture.< In the "Street Markets in China" series, he shows the diversity and vitality of Chinese street markets through in-depth research on traditional Chinese culture.
Many art critics and experts have spoken highly of his works.
" Isoroku Yamada, a famous Japanese art critic, said: "Mitsumasa Anno's "China's Street Market" series is a profound interpretation of China's traditional street market culture, showing his deep understanding and respect for Chinese culture.< " ### Latest News Although Mitsumasa Anno is old, he still maintains his passion for art.
His latest work "A New Chapter of China's Street Market" is about to be published, which is expected to bring readers a new visual experience.< Through the introduction of this article, I believe you have a deeper understanding of the artist Mitsumasa Anno.
His works are not only treasures of art, but also a bridge for cultural exchanges between China and Japan.< Let us look forward to more of his wonderful works in the future.
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