Written by Administrator Friday, 04 September 2009 13:41
泥人张
The Talking Figurines
Clay figure Zhang is one of the most important folk arts in
Already in its fourth generation of creations dating as far back as the Qing Dynasty, Zhang’s figurines are famous for depicting with extreme vivacity and realism traditionally Chinese everyday life scenes. It is said that all it took for Zhang Mingshan to create a sculpture was to merely sit with random people or friends, grab the mud and start molding it while engaging in lively conversations. He also depicted scenes from the main Chinese literally classics such as the “Dream of the Red Chamber” or the “Romance of the Three Kingdoms”.
The splendor of the clay figures comes from the perfectly shaped sculptures with authentic pragmatism. A look at one of the figurines amazes for the power they have to let appreciators travel to the times they depict.
Usually with no more than 20 or 30cm, historic figures, palace maids and common people are made with perfect postures and character expressions, whether it’s a child playing or an imperial servant preparing tea.
Collected nationally and worldwide by art galleries, celebrities and figurines enthusiasts, it is identified as one of
Clay figure Zhang’s workshop is in
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Clay Figure Zhang
No. 17, Gu Wenhua Jie, Nankai District
泥人张
南开区古文化街17号
Telephone
+86 22 2727 5081
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Everyday from 9am to 6pm
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