Flowers in Chinese Paintings

The Picturesque Four Seasons from 10th to 20th Century

Published by CYPI Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

Painting flowers has a long and rich tradition in China, having evolved out of the classic birdandflower style to become its own distinct genre of painting.

Painting flowers has a long and rich tradition in China, having evolved out of the classic birdandflower style to become its own distinct genre of painting. Tracing its history and evolution through centuries of artistic endeavor this amazingly researched book leaves no stone unturned. With chapters following the sequence of the four seasons, it brings to life the historical relevance of the most popular flowers by season as well as the most famous painters and their representative works, providing context and perspective on the development of this unique style. The book concludes with 80 exquisite flower paintings, masterworks of time and place selected as among the most beautiful and culturally important paintings of ancient China.

About The Author

Roaring Lion Media Co., Ltd (RLM) is founded in Nov. 2007, a holding company of culture and media business, established and held by China Youth Press. It is also the international editing and production center of CYPI. After 17 years’ endeavor, RLM has brought Chinese culture and art to Germany, France, Italy, US etc. via its UK platform, and also introduced hundreds of the UK high-quality titles to China. So far, it has edited a substantial collection of art and culture books, such as China, Tibet, Discovering China, 5000 Years of Chinese Art, A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains, in English, and these titles were translated into French, Italian and other languages. Some of its high-quality books have not only received compliments in the global market but also created sales record of similar products.

Product Details

  • Publisher: CYPI Press (August 25, 2026)
  • Length: 208 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781908175588

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