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A cultural paper trail.

Authors :
WANG RU
ZHU LIXIN
Source :
TIME Magazine; 11/6/2023, Vol. 202 Issue 15/16, p68-69, 2p, 8 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

In 1993 Zhou was given the task of restoring zhahua, an ancient type of Xuan paper renowned for being incredibly light and "just as thin as cicada wings". Among various types of handmade paper in China, Xuan paper is famous for its close links to traditional calligraphy and ink paintings. Zhou Donghong, 56, holds a finely woven bamboo screen with his partner. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0040781X
Volume :
202
Issue :
15/16
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
TIME Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
173208817