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Informationen zum Autor Jin Zhilin was born in Luannan County, Hebei Province. Professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, and a consultant of the Academy Committee, he has long been engaged in the research and teaching of Chinese folk art and oil painting. He is a member of the NATIONAL fOLK cULTURE protection pROJECT eXPERT committee OF THE MINISTRY OF Culture in China and has published widely on the history of Chinese folk arts and archaeology. Klappentext An illustrated introduction to history and development of the distinctive, traditional folk arts produced across China. Zusammenfassung Chinese folk arts originate in the rural areas of China's vast territory. As forms of communal art! folk arts are evident in everyday food! clothing and shelter! and in traditional festivals! rituals and ceremonies across China. Chinese Folk Arts provides an illustrated introduction to this colourful part of Chinese culture. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1. Six characteristics of Chinese folk art; 2. The core of Chinese folk art; 3. The social context of Chinese folk art; 4. The structure of Chinese folk art; 5. The creators of Chinese folk art; Examples of works of Chinese folk art; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.